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The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab

The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab
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The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone

The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone
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The Perfect Wall Explained

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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater

The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The slab edge of this floating slab and the stem wall are insulated to thermally separate the conditioned living space from the garage

The slab edge of this floating slab and the stem wall are insulated to thermally separate the conditioned living space from the garage
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The soffit dam and baffle allow air to flow through the vents without disturbing the insulation covering the top plates

The soffit dam and baffle allow air to flow through the vents without disturbing the insulation covering the top plates
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The thermal boundary for a gable roof can be located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

The thermal boundary for a gable roof can be located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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The top plate is missing where the lower wall meets the upper wall

The top plate is missing where the lower wall meets the upper wall
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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
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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
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These balconies on a multistory, multifamily building have “clip-on” balcony connections – the balconies attach to the exterior walls using clips with minimal thermal bridging; the structural load is primarily carried by external supporting pole

These balconies on a multistory, multifamily building have “clip-on” balcony connections – the balconies attach to the exterior walls using clips with minimal thermal bridging; the structural load is primarily carried by external supporting pole
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These balconies on a multistory, multifamily building have “rail” balcony connections where vertical rails attached to the building serve as the structural connection for the balconies to reduce thermal bridging through the exterior wall

These balconies on a multistory, multifamily building have “rail” balcony connections where vertical rails attached to the building serve as the structural connection for the balconies to reduce thermal bridging through the exterior wall
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These prefabricated rebar assemblies use stainless steel and rigid foam to provide a thermal break where a concrete floor slab passes through the exterior wall of a multistory building; the stainless steel is connected to carbon steel rebar

These prefabricated rebar assemblies use stainless steel and rigid foam to provide a thermal break where a concrete floor slab passes through the exterior wall of a multistory building; the stainless steel is connected to carbon steel rebar
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home

This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home
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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
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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
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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
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Tips for Installing a Weather Resistive Barrier

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Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding

Two layers of high-permeability house wrap are installed to provide a drainage layer between the SIPS and the homes external cladding
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Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing

Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing