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2 foot plan layout with wall elevation

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2 foot plan layout with wall elevation
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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer

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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer
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2-stud corner with drywall clips

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2-stud corner with drywall clips
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3-stud corner with rigid insulation

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3-stud corner with rigid insulation
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A continuous load path uses structural connections to transfer horizontal and vertical loads from the roof to the foundation to help keep the building intact in high-wind and seismic events

A continuous load path uses structural connections to transfer horizontal and vertical loads from the roof to the foundation to help keep the building intact in high-wind and seismic events
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A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used

A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used
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A foam gasket is installed along the top plates before installing drywall as an air-sealing step to help achieve a quieter, draft-free home.

A foam gasket is installed along the top plates before installing drywall as an air-sealing step to help achieve a quieter, draft-free home.
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A large bead of caulk is installed on the interior surface of the wall top and bottom plates to provide an air sealing gasket between the framing and the dry wall.

A large bead of caulk is installed on the interior surface of the wall top and bottom plates to provide an air sealing gasket between the framing and the dry wall.
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A layer of rigid foam is sandwiched between two layers of 2x8 lumber in this insulated header over a window.

A layer of rigid foam is sandwiched between two layers of 2x8 lumber in this insulated header over a window.
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A metal plate is used to connect top plates to one another

A metal plate is used to connect top plates to one another
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A pumper is used to place the concrete into the foam form walls

A pumper is used to place the concrete into the foam form walls
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A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.

A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.
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A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.

A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
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Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.

Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.
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Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate House

Advanced Extended Plate and Beam Wall System in a Cold-Climate House
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Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.

Advanced framing details include corners that are constructed with fewer studs or studs aligned so that insulation can be installed in the corner.
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Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.

Advanced framing details include framing aligned to allow for insulation at interior-exterior wall intersections.
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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include open headers and reduced framing around windows and two-stud corners to allow more room for insulation in the wall cavities while reducing lumber costs.

Advanced framing details include open headers and reduced framing around windows and two-stud corners to allow more room for insulation in the wall cavities while reducing lumber costs.
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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