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Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts

Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts
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Right - Step flashing along a chimney is integrated in a layered manner with asphalt shingle roofing and topped with counterflashing that is embedded into brick mortar joint above

Right - Step flashing along a chimney is integrated in a layered manner with asphalt shingle roofing and topped with counterflashing that is embedded into brick mortar joint above
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Right - The air control membrane installed over the roof sheathing is continuous. It connects to the air control of the wall around the entire perimeter without interruption. The roof overhangs have been cut off to make this connection continuous

Right - The air control membrane installed over the roof sheathing is continuous. It connects to the air control of the wall around the entire perimeter without interruption. The roof overhangs have been cut off to make this connection continuous
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Right - The garage roof is correctly oriented for the home’s solar shingle system.

Right - The garage roof is correctly oriented for the home’s solar shingle system.
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Right - The simple rectangular design of this home provides a large expanse of roof for solar panels.

Right - The simple rectangular design of this home provides a large expanse of roof for solar panels.
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Right - The wall framing is connected to roof framing with metal ties for hurricane-resistant construction.

Right - The wall framing is connected to roof framing with metal ties for hurricane-resistant construction.
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Right - These raised heel roof trusses provide 16 inches of space over the outer walls for full insulation coverage at the attic perimeter.

Right - These raised heel roof trusses provide 16 inches of space over the outer walls for full insulation coverage at the attic perimeter.
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Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps

Right - These roof insulation panels are installed in multiple layers with joints offset both vertically and horizontally. The plywood nail base fastened to the roof framing holds the insulation layers together snuggly thus minimizing gaps
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Right - This concrete roof is properly attached and reinforced to withstand hurricane winds.

Right - This concrete roof is properly attached and reinforced to withstand hurricane winds.
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Right - This roof has a low gable and is secured to the wall framing to resist wind uplift.

Right - This roof has a low gable and is secured to the wall framing to resist wind uplift.
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Right - This shed roof is constructed with 1X4 furring strips installed over the decking and underlayment for ventilation beneath the metal roofing.

Right - This shed roof is constructed with 1X4 furring strips installed over the decking and underlayment for ventilation beneath the metal roofing.
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Right - This tiny house has a mono-sloped shed roof angled toward the sun to provide maximum space for solar panels.

Right - This tiny house has a mono-sloped shed roof angled toward the sun to provide maximum space for solar panels.
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Right – “Two-stage” soffit assembly minimizes rainwater entry into attic

Right – “Two-stage” soffit assembly minimizes rainwater entry into attic
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Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney.

Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney.
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Right – A continuous ridge vent provides full ventilation to a vented attic

Right – A continuous ridge vent provides full ventilation to a vented attic
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Right – A continuous ridge vent will be installed along the peak of this roof.

Right – A continuous ridge vent will be installed along the peak of this roof.
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Right – A double bead of sealant seals the seams between the SIP panel and spline.

Right – A double bead of sealant seals the seams between the SIP panel and spline.
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Right – A fully adhered roof membrane provides thorough water and wind protection in this mountain top location.

Right – A fully adhered roof membrane provides thorough water and wind protection in this mountain top location.
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Right – A protective membrane has been installed in the valleys and at the eaves of this roof before installing underlayment.

Right – A protective membrane has been installed in the valleys and at the eaves of this roof before installing underlayment.
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Right – A radon pipe provides a path for radon to vent to the roof rather than seeping into the home.

Right – A radon pipe provides a path for radon to vent to the roof rather than seeping into the home.
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Right – A roller helps the tape to adhere over seams in the deck sheathing

Right – A roller helps the tape to adhere over seams in the deck sheathing
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Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space

Right – Air barrier and penetrations sealed between porch attic and conditioned space
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing
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Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing

Right – Air barrier is installed prior to porch attic framing