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Install the house wrap. Cut house wrap to fit over diverter and tape top of cut wrap
Installation of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane in Relation to the Drip Edge and Roof Underlayment
Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit
Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.
Lack of insulation over the top plate can lead to ice dam formation on a low sloped roof.
Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
Loss of the fascia cover in high winds exposes the vinyl soffit to entry by wind-driven rain.
Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane
Metal birdstop is installed at the eaves of a tile roof to keep out birds, bats, rodents, and flying insects
Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.
Missing step flashing and kickout flashing caused rotting of wall and roof sheathing, fascia, framing, and plywood cover below the eave at this complicated roof juncture.
Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.
New coated OSB roof sheathing is installed over the existing sheathing of the flat roof and taped at the seams to provide a continuous air barrier
New roofs are not immune to moss, which can spread quickly under favorable conditions like constant shade and low roof pitch.
On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.
Open-web floor joists provide space for ducts between the floors of a two-story home.
Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.
Polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation is installed in multiple layers with staggered, taped seams over the flat roof
Poor installation can result in the loss of tile roofing in high wind regions, regardless of whether the tiles are attached with mortar, screws, nails, or foam adhesive.
Power production from the Integrated solar shingles helps cut electric bills to $71 a month for this home in North Carolina.
Provide flashing and sealing integrated with the air and water control layers for vents and other roof penetrations
Provide structural supports that soffit panels can be nailed to at no less than 12 inches apart.
Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters
Raised heel or energy trusses allow even the corners of the attic to be well insulated; this helps to prevent ice dams in winter and keeps rooms cooler in summer.
Recommended tile and mortar placement for extruded concrete flat tile roofing system
Research by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed that light-colored and reflective roofs reduced cooling energy consumption by 18%-26%, reduced peak energy demand for cooling by 28%-35%, and reduced attic temperatures by 20°F.
Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam above the roof deck with a ventilation space between the rigid foam and the new roof sheathing plus new moisture and air control layers and cavity insulation in the roof rafters.