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How to Frame a Gable Wall // Roof Framing Part 5

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In cold climates, plumbing pipes should not be located in the building cavities over the garage

In cold climates, plumbing pipes should not be located in the building cavities over the garage
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Incorporating vestibules to separate the garage from interior occupied space can reduce the transfer of contaminants.

Incorporating vestibules to separate the garage from interior occupied space can reduce the transfer of contaminants.
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Infiltration through band joist

Infiltration through band joist
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Insert rigid blocking pieces into each joist bay and fasten with caulk or nails

Insert rigid blocking pieces into each joist bay and fasten with caulk or nails
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Install 2x4 lateral girts to reinforce a garage door against high winds.

Install 2x4 lateral girts to reinforce a garage door against high winds.
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Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.

Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.
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Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home

Installing a garage exhaust fan is one important step in keeping auto exhaust and other pollutants out of the home
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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers
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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Insulated floor above garage - cavity insulation with 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring
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Insulating both exterior and garage-side faces of plaza deck can reduce thermal bridging. If garage is heated or partially heated, hybrid spray foam/batt insulation on garage side of plaza deck should extend to the perimeter of the garage.

Insulating both exterior and garage-side faces of plaza deck can reduce thermal bridging. If garage is heated or partially heated, hybrid spray foam/batt insulation on garage side of plaza deck should extend to the perimeter of the garage.
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Insulating the exterior and garage-side faces of the garage plaza deck can reduce thermal bridging. If the garage is heated or partially heated, the spray foam on the garage side of the plaza deck should extend to perimeter of garage.

Insulating the exterior and garage-side faces of the garage plaza deck can reduce thermal bridging. If the garage is heated or partially heated, the spray foam on the garage side of the plaza deck should extend to perimeter of garage.
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Insulating the exterior and garage-side faces of the plaza deck can reduce thermal bridging. If the garage is heated or partially heated, the faced batt insulation on the garage side of the plaza deck should extend to perimeter of garage.

Insulating the exterior and garage-side faces of the plaza deck can reduce thermal bridging. If the garage is heated or partially heated, the faced batt insulation on the garage side of the plaza deck should extend to perimeter of garage.
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Insulation Installation Guide: Air Sealing Garage

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Insulation support

Insulation support
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It is not recommended to install HVAC systems in enclosed attached garages. However, when HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, they must comply with ASHRAE 62.2 duct leakage thresholds.

It is not recommended to install HVAC systems in enclosed attached garages. However, when HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, they must comply with ASHRAE 62.2 duct leakage thresholds.
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Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.

Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.
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Misaligned floor insulation

Misaligned floor insulation
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Negative pressures caused by high winds pulled this garage door out of its tracks

Negative pressures caused by high winds pulled this garage door out of its tracks
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification

Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
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Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.

Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.