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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.

Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.
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Improperly located masonry-wall-to-wood-frame straps.

Improperly located masonry-wall-to-wood-frame straps.
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In Coastal A Zones and V Zones best practice is to construct the home so the bottom support of the lowest floor is above the 100-year wave crest elevation.

In Coastal A Zones and V Zones best practice is to construct the home so the bottom support of the lowest floor is above the 100-year wave crest elevation.
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In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.

In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.
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In high wind areas, provide lateral support to masonry end walls to resist high winds.

In high wind areas, provide lateral support to masonry end walls to resist high winds.
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In high-wind regions, special hardware is used for most framing connections; toe-nailing is not acceptable.

In high-wind regions, special hardware is used for most framing connections; toe-nailing is not acceptable.
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In hot, humid climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, airflow through cross ventilation and ceiling fans, and low-mass construction

In hot, humid climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, airflow through cross ventilation and ceiling fans, and low-mass construction
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Insulate a monolithic concrete slab above the slab with rigid foam

Insulate a monolithic concrete slab above the slab with rigid foam
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Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall

Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall
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Insulate Your Basement, Part 3: Insulate the Walls and Rim Joists

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Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are hollow blocks made of sheets of rigid foam that are stacked like bricks then filled with poured concrete to create insulated concrete walls for homes and buildings

Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are hollow blocks made of sheets of rigid foam that are stacked like bricks then filled with poured concrete to create insulated concrete walls for homes and buildings
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Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF

Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF
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Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
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Interior and exterior footing drains keep moisture away from the foundation. Spray-on water proofing helps the concrete foundation walls resist moisture.

Interior and exterior footing drains keep moisture away from the foundation. Spray-on water proofing helps the concrete foundation walls resist moisture.
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Interior details of an insulated closed crawlspace

Interior details of an insulated closed crawlspace
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Interior Foundation Insulation Upgrade - Madison Residence Madison, WI

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Intermittent water leaks have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.

Intermittent water leaks have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Is Your House Earthquake Proof?

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Joist straps or hangers and metal connector plates can reinforce a post-and-pier foundation against seismic movement

Joist straps or hangers and metal connector plates can reinforce a post-and-pier foundation against seismic movement