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Right – Proper fastening of sheathing on gable end overhang when re-roofing

Right – Proper fastening of sheathing on gable end overhang when re-roofing
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Right – R-23 of blown fiberglass fills the walls and unvented vaulted attic cavities of this marine-climate home while an additional R-20 (4-inches) of graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene is installed above the roof sheathing.

Right – R-23 of blown fiberglass fills the walls and unvented vaulted attic cavities of this marine-climate home while an additional R-20 (4-inches) of graphite-enhanced expanded polystyrene is installed above the roof sheathing.
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Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang

Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang
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Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails

Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails
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Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.

Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.
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Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
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Right – Some tape is pressure sensitive; a roller is used to apply even pressure to ensure full adhesion.

Right – Some tape is pressure sensitive; a roller is used to apply even pressure to ensure full adhesion.
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Right – Start asphalt shingle installation with a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement

Right – Start asphalt shingle installation with a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement
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Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams

Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams
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Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly decrease the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.

Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly increase the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.
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Right – The coated OSB sheathing can take the place of house wrap to serve as the weather-resistant barrier because it is sealed at the seams with a paint-on flashing.

Right – The coated OSB sheathing can take the place of house wrap to serve as the weather-resistant barrier because it is sealed at the seams with a paint-on flashing.
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Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.

Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.
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Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.

Right – The seams are taped on the coated OSB sheathing of this home to provide a complete air barrier.
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Right – The sheathing and window sills are sealed with a paint-on flashing.

Right – The sheathing and window sills are sealed with a paint-on flashing.
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Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer.

Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer.
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Right – This crawlspace vent is backed with hardwire cloth to keep out rodents

Right – This crawlspace vent is backed with hardwire cloth to keep out rodents
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Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.

Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.
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Right – This hot-humid climate home employs several hurricane- and termite-resistant features including concrete block construction, borate-treated framing, a hip roof design with metal drip edge, impact-rated windows, and an unvented attic.

Right – This hot-humid climate home employs several hurricane- and termite-resistant features including concrete block construction, borate-treated framing, a hip roof design with metal drip edge, impact-rated windows, and an unvented attic.
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Right – Under metal roofing, sheathing is protected by metal edging over a fully adhered membrane and a slip sheet of loose laid building paper

Right – Under metal roofing, sheathing is protected by metal edging over a fully adhered membrane and a slip sheet of loose laid building paper
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Right – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.

Right – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.
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Right- The rigid foam sheathing is taped at all seams before installing the metal lathe for stucco cladding.

Right- The rigid foam sheathing is taped at all seams before installing the metal lathe for stucco cladding.
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Right- This concrete block home in the hot-humid climate is insulated on the interior with rigid EPS foam; all framing uses mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber.

Right- This concrete block home in the hot-humid climate is insulated on the interior with rigid EPS foam; all framing uses mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber.
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Right- This house uses CMU construction for flood and termite resistance as well as thermal mass

This house uses CMU construction for flood and termite resistance as well as thermal mass
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Right-Wall-insulating sheathing is extended up to roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam

Right-Wall-insulating sheathing is extended up to roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam