Skip to main content

Resources

Explore a library of home construction and renovation guidance and easily search through galleries containing hundreds of building science-related photos, drawings, videos, CAD files, case studies, and presentations.

Filter

View Library

Showing 385 - 408 of 777 results:

Image:

Insulate the porch-attic wall making sure the insulation fully aligns with the inside wall sheathing

Insulate the porch-attic wall making sure the insulation fully aligns with the inside wall sheathing
Image:

Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit

Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit
Image:

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
Video:

Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

CAD File:

Kick-Out Diverter Flashing Detail

Preview Image
Kick-Out Diverter Flashing Detail
Image:

Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.

Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.
Image:

Kickout flashing made in the field from sheet metal is often too small to be effective at diverting roof rainwater runoff away from the wall and into a gutter.

Kickout flashing made in the field from sheet metal is often too small to be effective at diverting roof rainwater runoff away from the wall and into a gutter.
Image:

Lack of insulation over the top plate can lead to ice dam formation on a low sloped roof.

Lack of insulation over the top plate can lead to ice dam formation on a low sloped roof.
Image:

Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift

Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift
Image:

Lag-Bolted L Brackets for Mounting PV Panels to Roof Decking

Lag-Bolted L Brackets for Mounting PV Panels to Roof Decking
Video:

Lightning Protection Systems

Image:

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
Image:

Locations and causes of common water intrusion problems in homes.

Locations and causes of common water intrusion problems in homes.
Image:

Locations of Fasteners for Asphalt Shingles in high-wind areas

Locations of Fasteners for Asphalt Shingles in high-wind areas
Image:

Loss of the fascia cover in high winds exposes the vinyl soffit to entry by wind-driven rain.

Loss of the fascia cover in high winds exposes the vinyl soffit to entry by wind-driven rain.
Image:

Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane

Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane
Video:

Madrona Passive House | Solar PV Array

Image:

Metal birdstop is installed at the eaves of a tile roof to keep out birds, bats, rodents, and flying insects

Metal birdstop is installed at the eaves of a tile roof to keep out birds, bats, rodents, and flying insects
Image:

Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane

Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
Image:

Metal roofs provide a durable weather-resistant roof cladding

Metal roofs provide a durable weather-resistant roof cladding
Image:

Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.

Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.
Image:

Missing step flashing and kickout flashing caused rotting of wall and roof sheathing, fascia, framing, and plywood cover below the eave at this complicated roof juncture.

Missing step flashing and kickout flashing caused rotting of wall and roof sheathing, fascia, framing, and plywood cover below the eave at this complicated roof juncture.
Video:

Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Roof Overview

Image:

Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.

Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.