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With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building
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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 1

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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 2

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Wrong - An open eave with no soffit covering can trap rising hot air and embers from a wildfire.

Wrong - An open eave with no soffit covering can trap rising hot air and embers from a wildfire.
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Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.

Wrong - Batt insulation does not provide complete coverage across the attic floor so ceiling joists are exposed resulting in thermal bridging.
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Wrong - Flex duct pinched by bracing

Wrong - Flex duct pinched by bracing
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Wrong - If the soffit is applied directly to the rafter eave, it forms a sloping soffit, which creates a pocket that can trap hot air and embers from a wildfire.

Wrong - If the soffit is applied directly to the rafter eave, it forms a sloping soffit, which creates a pocket that can trap hot air and embers from a wildfire.
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Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing

Wrong - This IR image of a second-floor landing shows that attic air is flowing far into the interstitial floor cavity of the second-floor landing
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Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall

Wrong - This IR image shows where hot attic air has penetrated into the floor cavity that lies behind the stairwell wall
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Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.

Wrong -The top of the sump pump crock is too high above the crawlspace grade level for any water in the crawl to enter the sump.
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Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow

Wrong – A visible gap in the insulated sheathing introduces unwanted outside air, creating a thermal bypass and encouraging convective air flow
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Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen

Wrong – Conventional T-post detail is extremely difficult to insulate and usually doesn't happen
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Wrong – Conventional wood deck risks ignition from embers falling on the surface or from unmaintained vegetation burning below.

Wrong – Conventional wood deck risks ignition from embers falling on the surface or from unmaintained vegetation burning below.
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Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.

Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.
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Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door

Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door
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Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs

Wrong – Excessive framing and improper spacing of studs
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Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated
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Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.

Wrong – If the insulated sheathing will serve as an air barrier and drainage plane, any cuts and seams must be taped or sealed.
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Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members

Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members
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Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier
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Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing

Wrong – No air barrier installed between the walls and a larger gap between the walls that needs sealing