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Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
Right – Rigid air barrier properly sealed around skylight shaft
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Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls.
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Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
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Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
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Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams
Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams
Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams
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Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation.
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Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
Right – The knee wall is properly insulated and air sealed.
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Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
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Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
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Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
Right – This attic knee wall and the floor joist cavity openings beneath it are being sealed and insulated with spray foam.
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Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
Right – This seam along a common wall is air sealed.
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Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation.
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with caulk
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam
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Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
Right – Top plate to drywall connection sealed from attic with foam sealant
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Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
Right – Vent and air barrier sealed
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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
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Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
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Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
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Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
Right – Wiring penetrations properly air sealed
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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
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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
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
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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Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
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Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
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Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
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Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
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SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
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Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging
Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging
Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging
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Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
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
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
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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The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
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The back dam of the window sill will force water out
The back dam of the window sill will force water out
The back dam of the window sill will force water out
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The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
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The ICF consists of foam forms that are held in place with plastic or metal spacers and reinforced with metal rebar
The ICF consists of foam forms that are held in place with plastic or metal spacers and reinforced with metal rebar
The ICF consists of foam forms that are held in place with plastic or metal spacers and reinforced with metal rebar
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The ICF walls of this home are braced to prepare for pouring the concrete
The ICF walls of this home are braced to prepare for pouring the concrete
The ICF walls of this home are braced to prepare for pouring the concrete
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The wall behind the fireplace is an exterior wall and requires a thermal barrier that is continuous with the rest of the wall’s insulation
The wall behind the fireplace is an exterior wall and requires a thermal barrier that is continuous with the rest of the wall’s insulation
The wall behind the fireplace is an exterior wall and requires a thermal barrier that is continuous with the rest of the wall’s insulation
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Thermal bridging is eliminated at the rim joist with the use of joist ledgers that are anchored in the wall
Thermal bridging is eliminated at the rim joist with the use of joist ledgers that are anchored in the wall
Thermal bridging is eliminated at the rim joist with the use of joist ledgers that are anchored in the wall
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These walls are made of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks that are lightweight, easy to cut, bug-resistant, moisture-resistant, fire-resistant and steel-reinforced to form structurally solid, air-tight, thermally resistant walls.
These walls are made of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks that are lightweight, easy to cut, bug-resistant, moisture-resistant, fire-resistant and steel-reinforced to form structurally solid, air-tight, thermally resistant walls.
These walls are made of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks that are lightweight, easy to cut, bug-resistant, moisture-resistant, fire-resistant and steel-reinforced to form structurally solid, air-tight, thermally resistant walls.
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This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.
This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.
This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.
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This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.
This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.
This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.
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This foundation/floor/SIP wall detail shows recommended support of SIP wall panel at the sill plate
This foundation/floor/SIP wall detail shows recommended support of SIP wall panel at the sill plate
This foundation/floor/SIP wall detail shows recommended support of SIP wall panel at the sill plate
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This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
This kneewall has no top plate and the resulting gap provides a wide-open pathway for air and vapor to travel between the living space and the attic
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This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel
This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel
This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel
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Three common ICF wall systems: the flat wall, the waffle wall, and the post-and-beam wall
Three common ICF wall systems: the flat wall, the waffle wall, and the post-and-beam wall
Three common ICF wall systems: the flat wall, the waffle wall, and the post-and-beam wall
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