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Hardware cloth, also known as wire mesh, can be used to prevent rodents from entering the home
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Hurricane force winds that breach external windows and doors can then cause failure of the entire building due to internal pressures on walls and roof.
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Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters.
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In a comparison of two homes that were identical except for windows, the home with thin-triple-pane windows showed averaged winter heating savings of 12% annually, average cooling season savings of 28%, and peak savings of 17% to 33% compared to the home
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In areas prone to high winds and hurricanes, double vertical “jack trim” and horizontal “header” and “sill” studs are recommended on all sides of window and door openings.
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In flood-prone areas, a roof egress opening can be installed; if more than 44 inches above the floor or landing, install permanent access via a ladder, stairs, or ramp
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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Install mesh insect barrier along the tops and bottoms of the rain screen behind the exterior cladding of above-grade walls.
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Low-E storm windows are a cost-effective retrofit that is easy to install and can cut heating and cooling bills 10% to 33%.
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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Provide flashing and sealing integrated with the air and water control layers for vents and other roof penetrations
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Reinforce concrete slab and foundation walls to minimize future cracks that could let in pests
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Replacing double-pane windows with triple-pane windows can significantly reduce winter-time condensation by warming the interior surface of the windows
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Right - A durable, vented cover is installed over this exhaust duct to prevent bird and pest entry
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Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation
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Right - The duct shows redundant sealing including the caulk, tape, and flashing
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Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding
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Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib
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Right - These homes have hurricane shutters to protect against high winds and to provide solar control.
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Right - This ceiling-mounted mini whole-house fan has built-in insulated covers to reduce heat loss when the fan is not in use
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Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier
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Right - This opening in the foundation wall around this pipe was filled with wire mesh then sealed with spray foam to prevent rodent and insect entry
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Right – Attic access hatch has been properly insulated by attaching a fiberglass batt, gasketed, and opening has blocking
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Right – Attic access door has foam and rubber weatherstripping installed that remains in contact when closed.
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Right – Backer-rod is a foam product available in various diameters that can be used to air-seal openings around doors and windows.
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Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house
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Right – Chase capped with rigid air barrier and duct work penetrations properly sealed
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Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
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Right – Foundation drainage mat was installed over the waterproof membrane that covers the sealed crawlspace window
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Right – The rough opening around the window has been filled with low-expansion foam to air seal.