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Right – If drip edge flashing is installed over fully adhered roof membrane at eaves, use flashing cement to seal the upper edge of the flashing

Right – If drip edge flashing is installed over fully adhered roof membrane at eaves, use flashing cement to seal the upper edge of the flashing
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Right – Install asphalt shingles over a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement

Right – Install asphalt shingles over a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement
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Right – Install metal drip edge at roof edges in high wind and rain areas

Right – Install metal drip edge at roof edges in high wind and rain areas
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Right – Integrate pipe flashing with roof shingles

Right – Integrate pipe flashing with roof shingles
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Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends

Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends
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Right – Proper fastening of sheathing on gable end overhang when re-roofing

Right – Proper fastening of sheathing on gable end overhang when re-roofing
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Right – R-23 of blown fiberglass fills the walls and unvented vaulted attic cavities of this marine-climate home while an additional R-20 (4-inches) of graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene is installed above the roof sheathing.

Right – R-23 of blown fiberglass fills the walls and unvented vaulted attic cavities of this marine-climate home while an additional R-20 (4-inches) of graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene is installed above the roof sheathing.
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Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang

Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang
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Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails

Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
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Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.

Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.
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Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
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Right – Some tape is pressure sensitive; a roller is used to apply even pressure to ensure full adhesion.

Right – Some tape is pressure sensitive; a roller is used to apply even pressure to ensure full adhesion.
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Right – Start asphalt shingle installation with a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement

Right – Start asphalt shingle installation with a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement
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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
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Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly decrease the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.

Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly increase the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.
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Right – The coated OSB sheathing can take the place of house wrap to serve as the weather-resistant barrier because it is sealed at the seams with a paint-on flashing.

Right – The coated OSB sheathing can take the place of house wrap to serve as the weather-resistant barrier because it is sealed at the seams with a paint-on flashing.
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Right – The outside unit of the mini-split heat pump system is installed on a concrete pad and away from shrubs.

Right – The outside unit of the mini-split heat pump system is installed on a concrete pad and away from shrubs.
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Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.

Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.
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Right – The sheathing and window sills are sealed with a paint-on flashing.

Right – The sheathing and window sills are sealed with a paint-on flashing.
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Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer.

Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer.
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Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.

Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.
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Right – This home uses a light-colored exterior wall to reduce solar heat gain

Right – This home uses a light-colored exterior wall to reduce solar heat gain
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Right – This home uses a white roof and walls to reduce solar heat gain

Right – This home uses a white roof and walls to reduce solar heat gain
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Right – This home uses light tan stucco and white trim to reduce solar heat gain.

Right – This home uses light tan stucco and white trim to reduce solar heat gain.