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A moisture meter verifies that the moisture of the framing is below the recommended 18%.
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Air-seal above-grade sill plates adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal drywall to top plates at all attic/wall interfaces to minimize air leakage.
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Brick wall assembly for a hot-humid climate with no Class I vapor retarder and with an air gap (drained cavity) to dissipate vapor driven into the wall by the sun.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.
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Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall
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Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements.
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Right - A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation.
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Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.
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Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
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Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
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Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.
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Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS
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Shear Strength Comparison Between a Foundation Stud Anchor (on left) and a Shear Transfer Angle (on right)
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Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
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Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
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Upper-floor tie to lower floor for two-story building. Floor tie anchor and nailed wall sheathing.
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Wrong - The caulk is too far from the sill plate to effectively air-seal the gap.
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Wrong – Building materials are being stored outdoors with no protection from weather
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Wrong – Foam was sprayed at exterior sheathing and sill plate connection, leaving gaps beneath sill plate.
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Wrong – There is no foam gasket or air-sealing between the sill plate and masonry foundation.
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