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Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.

Advanced framing details include using the minimum amount of wall studs permitted by code.
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Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers

Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers
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Advanced framing details throughout house limit use of lumber and makes space for bonus insulation.

Advanced framing details throughout house limit use of lumber and makes space for bonus insulation.
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Advanced framing showing open headers

Advanced framing showing open headers
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Advanced framing techniques include constructing on a 2-foot grid where wall studs are placed 24 inches on center and aligned with roof and floor trusses for a continuous load path from roof to foundation.

Advanced framing techniques include constructing on a 2-foot grid where wall studs are placed 24 inches on center and aligned with roof and floor trusses for a continuous load path from roof to foundation.
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Advanced framing techniques including 2x6 walls spaced at 24 inches on center and ladder blocking at wall intersections allow more space for insulation in the wall cavities while open-web floor joists provide space between floors for ducting.

Advanced framing techniques including 2x6 walls spaced at 24 inches on center and ladder blocking at wall intersections allow more space for insulation in the wall cavities while open-web floor joists provide space between floors for ducting.
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Advanced framing uses less wall studs

Advanced framing uses less wall studs
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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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After spraying the 2x6 wall cavities with 2 inches (R-13) of closed-cell spray foam, the walls are covered with netting and an additional 3.5 inches of fiberglass (R-13) is blown in.

After spraying the 2x6 wall cavities with 2 inches (R-13) of closed-cell spray foam, the walls are covered with netting and an additional 3.5 inches of fiberglass (R-13) is blown in.
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After the Storm: Building for High Wind Resistance

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Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.

Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
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Air seal the common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.

Air seal the common wall between units in a multifamily structure to minimize air leakage.
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Air seal the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawlspace and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.

Air seal the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawlspace and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.
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Air sealing at common wall between dwelling units

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Air sealing at common wall between dwelling units
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Air sealing at double walls

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Air sealing at double walls
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Air-sealing tape carefully seals the seams around the window framing.

Air-sealing tape carefully seals the seams around the window framing.
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Although crawlspaces are not recommended in flood-prone areas, they can be designed or retrofitted to greatly increase resistance to flood damage.

Although crawlspaces are not recommended in flood-prone areas, they can be designed or retrofitted to greatly increase resistance to flood damage.
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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space
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An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake

An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake
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Angle support framing is added to brace a long gable overhang constructed using the ladder framing method.

Angle support framing is added to brace a long gable overhang constructed using the ladder framing method.
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Are the Walls Closing In?

Are the Walls Closing In?
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ASCE 37: Design Loads on Structures During Construction [E17a]

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Assembly Sequence for Concrete Crawl Space Wall with Exterior Insulation

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Assembly Sequence for Concrete Crawl Space with Interior Insulation