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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
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Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
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Right - A continuous layer of rigid foam insulation is installed against the foundation, and the perforated fiberglass insulation blanket is installed over that and covered with a semipermeable facing.
Right - A continuous layer of rigid foam insulation is installed against the foundation, and the perforated fiberglass insulation blanket is installed over that and covered with a semipermeable facing.
Right - A continuous layer of rigid foam insulation is installed against the foundation, and the perforated fiberglass insulation blanket is installed over that and covered with a semipermeable facing.
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Right - Reduce condensation risks to blanket insulation by installing perforated vapor retarder covered fiberglass blankets over rigid foam that is air-sealed at all edges; staple the blanket to nailers and top/bottom plates and tape over the seams.
Right - Reduce condensation risks to blanket insulation by installing perforated vapor retarder covered fiberglass blankets over rigid foam that is air-sealed at all edges; staple the blanket to nailers and top/bottom plates and tape over the seams.
Right - Reduce condensation risks to blanket insulation by installing perforated vapor retarder covered fiberglass blankets over rigid foam that is air-sealed at all edges; staple the blanket to nailers and top/bottom plates and tape over the seams.
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Right - Section view showing how to air-seal and insulate a basement wall with perforated blanket insulation by installing it over air-sealed rigid insulation board to reduce condensation risk in the fiberglass blanket.
Right - Section view showing how to air-seal and insulate a basement wall with perforated blanket insulation by installing it over air-sealed rigid insulation board to reduce condensation risk in the fiberglass blanket.
Right - Section view showing how to air-seal and insulate a basement wall with perforated blanket insulation by installing it over air-sealed rigid insulation board to reduce condensation risk in the fiberglass blanket.
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Right – All seams in the sub-slab vapor retarder were sealed with tape.
Right – All seams in the sub-slab vapor retarder were sealed with tape.
Right – All seams in the sub-slab vapor retarder were sealed with tape.
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Right – The air- and water-barrier material lining the shower stall is mastic sealed to prevent leakage and rigid foam insulation is installed on the floor of the shower.
Right – The air- and water-barrier material lining the shower stall is mastic sealed to prevent leakage and rigid foam insulation is installed on the floor of the shower.
Right – The air- and water-barrier material lining the shower stall is mastic sealed to prevent leakage and rigid foam insulation is installed on the floor of the shower.
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Right – The vapor barrier is thoroughly sealed with tape at all seams.
Right – The vapor barrier is thoroughly sealed with tape at all seams.
Right – The vapor barrier is thoroughly sealed with tape at all seams.
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When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
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