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Dwell Development built this production home in the marine climate in Seattle, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Dwell Development built this production home in the marine climate in Seattle, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Dwell Development built this system home in the marine climate in Seattle, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Dwell Development built this system home in the marine climate in Seattle, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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E2 Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Maitland, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

E2 Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Maitland, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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E2 Homes built this custom home in the hot-humid climate in Winter Park, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

E2 Homes built this custom home in the hot-humid climate in Winter Park, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Element Design Build built this custom spec home in the hot-dry climate in Henderson, NV, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Element Design Build built this custom spec home in the hot-dry climate in Henderson, NV, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Energy Vision Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Wilton, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Energy Vision Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Wilton, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Evolutionary Home Builders built this custom home in the cold climate in Forest, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Enrgy Ready Home in 2015.

Evolutionary Home Builders built this custom home in the cold climate in Forest, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Enrgy Ready Home in 2015.
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Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation

Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation
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Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding

Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding
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Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave

Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
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Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave

Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco

Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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Ferguson Design and Construction built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Long Island, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Ferguson Design and Construction built this custom home in the mixed-humid climate in Long Island, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Ferrier Custom Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Aledo, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.

Ferrier Custom Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Aledo, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Ferrier Custom Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Fort Worth, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Ferrier Custom Homes built this custom for buyer home in the hot-humid climate in Fort Worth, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Flashing at Bottom of Exterior Walls

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Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system

Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
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Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system

Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
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Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system

Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
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Flashing at roof-wall intersection with CMU wall

Flashing at roof-wall intersection with CMU wall
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Flashing covers the bottom edge of this wall sheathing then housewrap is layered over the top edge of the flashing.

Flashing covers the bottom edge of this wall sheathing then housewrap is layered over the top edge of the flashing.
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Flashing is installed above the foundation wall before installing the siding. Seams in sheathing are sealed with tape and caulk, while nail holes are sealed with caulk.

Flashing is installed above the foundation wall before installing the siding. Seams in sheathing are sealed with tape and caulk, while nail holes are sealed with caulk.
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FLAT ROOF. Proper way to seal vents and pipes.

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Flexible rubber through-wall flashing

Flexible rubber through-wall flashing