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Thermal bridging or heat transfer through wall framing is seen in this infrared camera image, with yellow at windows and wall framing indicating areas with the most heat transfer and darker areas indicating less heat transfer due to insulation

Thermal bridging or heat transfer through wall framing is seen in this infrared camera image, with yellow at windows and wall framing indicating areas with the most heat transfer and darker areas indicating less heat transfer due to insulation
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Thermally isolate heated garages in multifamily buildings from ambient space, and thermally isolate all garages in multifamily buildings from interior occupied space. This parking garage is thermally isolated from space above with spray foam insulation.

Thermally isolate heated garages in multifamily buildings from ambient space, and thermally isolate all garages in multifamily buildings from interior occupied space. This parking garage is thermally isolated from space above with spray foam insulation.
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These balconies on a multistory multifamily building have “four-point connections” with thermal bridging only at the points where the edges of the balcony and railing attach to the wall

These balconies on a multistory multifamily building have “four-point connections” with thermal bridging only at the points where the edges of the balcony and balcony railing attach to the wall; the suspension wires carry much of the load
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These balconies on a multistory multifamily building use “clip-on” connections to attach to the exterior walls with minimal thermal bridging; external poles carry most of the structural load

These balconies on a multistory multifamily building use “clip-on” connections to attach to the exterior walls with minimal thermal bridging; external poles carry most of the structural load
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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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Thin-profile attic eave baffle and vent

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Thin-profile attic eave baffle and vent
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This assembly can be used to thermally isolate heated or partially heated garages with slab foundations from the exterior in multifamily row houses/townhouses in IECC Climate Zones 3 and higher.

This assembly can be used to thermally isolate heated or partially heated garages with slab foundations from the exterior in multifamily row houses/townhouses in IECC Climate Zones 3 and higher.
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This assembly for above-grade and below-grade garage walls in any climate zone uses continuous rigid insulation along the interior of the wall.

This assembly for above-grade and below-grade garage walls in any climate zone uses continuous rigid insulation along the interior of the wall.
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This assembly for above-grade or below-grade garage walls in any climate zone uses a hybrid of continuous rigid insulation and cavity insulation on the interior side of the wall.

This assembly for above-grade or below-grade garage walls in any climate zone uses a hybrid of continuous rigid insulation and cavity insulation on the interior side of the wall.
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This external balcony has a “four-point connection” – each red dot represents a structural connection point where the load from the balcony is carried to the building structure and where thermal bridging can occur

This external balcony has a “four-point connection” – each red dot represents a structural connection point where the load from the balcony is carried to the building structure and where thermal bridging can occur
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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 heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom and sides, and the insulation is fully aligned with an air barrier. The insulation at the bottom of the plenum space meets IECC insulation requirements.

This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom and sides, and the insulation is fully aligned with an air barrier. The insulation at the bottom of the plenum space meets IECC insulation requirements.
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This heated garage plenum space is insulated along its top, bottom and sides, and the insulation at the top of the plenum meets IECC requirements. The insulation along the top and sides is fully aligned with an air barrier.

This heated garage plenum space is insulated along its top, bottom and sides, and the insulation at the top of the plenum meets IECC requirements. The insulation along the top and sides is fully aligned with an air barrier.
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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 image shows a cross section of a vertical Z-bar cladding anchor that forms a thermal bridge through the insulation to the steel wall studs and should be avoided

This image shows a cross section of a vertical Z-bar cladding anchor that forms a thermal bridge through the insulation to the steel wall studs and should be avoided
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This IR camera image of a multifamily building shows extensive thermal bridging at the floor slabs. (Windows appear dark because they are reflecting the cool night sky.)

This IR camera image of a multifamily building shows extensive thermal bridging at the floor slabs. (Windows appear dark because they are reflecting the cool night sky.)
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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 multistory multifamily building was constructed of insulated concrete forms (ICFs); synthetic stucco can be applied directly over the ICF

This multistory multifamily building was constructed of insulated concrete forms (ICFs); synthetic stucco can be applied directly over the ICF
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This steel angle used for installing brick veneer on a multistory building is attached to the building with steel “clip” bracket supports that offset the angle from the framing to reduce thermal bridging and provide room for exterior insulation

This steel angle used for installing brick veneer on a multistory building is attached to the building with steel “clip” bracket supports that offset the angle from the building framing to reduce thermal bridging and provide room for exterior insulation
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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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This wall and window assembly has excessive framing around the windows, which can lead to heat gain in how climate zones.

This wall and window assembly has excessive framing around the windows, which can lead to heat gain in how climate zones.
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This wall assembly for above-grade garage walls uses cavity insulation and should only be used in IECC Climate Zones 4 or lower due to the risk of condensation on the interior surface of the concrete wall.

This wall assembly for above-grade garage walls uses cavity insulation and should only be used in IECC Climate Zones 4 or lower due to the risk of condensation on the interior surface of the concrete wall.