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2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Unvented Roof, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Unvented Roof, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, 2x4 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, 2x4 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, ICF Wall, ICF Basement Foundation

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, ICF Wall, ICF Basement Foundation
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Strapped 2x6, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Strapped 2x6, Interior Insulated Basement
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zone 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Over-Roof, Unvented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement
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2x10 Rafter - Insulation Above Roof Deck and In Rafter Cavity CAD

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2x10 Rafter - Insulation Above Roof Deck and In Rafter Cavity CAD
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2x10 Rafter - Insulation Below Roof Deck In Rafter Cavity CAD

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2x10 Rafter - Insulation Below Roof Deck In Rafter Cavity CAD
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2x12 Rafter - Insulation Above Roof Deck and In Rafter Cavity CAD

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2x12 Rafter - Insulation Above Roof Deck and In Rafter Cavity CAD
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2x12 Rafter - Insulation Below Roof Deck In Rafter Cavity CAD

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2x12 Rafter - Insulation Below Roof Deck In Rafter Cavity CAD
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2x4 Raised Truss - Insulation Below Roof Deck CAD

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2x4 Raised Truss - Insulation Below Roof Deck CAD
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5 key areas around the home you must examine when assessing wildfire risk

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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A cool roof utilizes materials with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance to reflect solar energy and reduce heat gain to the home

A cool roof utilizes materials with high solar reflectance and thermal emittance to reflect solar energy and reduce heat gain to the home
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A deck or other attached structure located at the top of a slope with vegetation underneath is at high risk of ignition during a wildfire

A deck or other attached structure located at the top of a slope with vegetation underneath is at high risk of ignition during a wildfire
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A detached garage offers more space to place solar panels with likely fewer roof penetrations and more options for roof pitch and orientation.

A detached garage offers more space to place solar panels with likely fewer roof penetrations and more options for roof pitch and orientation.
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A dormer with an openable window (not shown) can provide access to the roof if flood waters rise too high and too quickly; the dormer should be properly insulated, flashed, and air sealed

A dormer with an openable window (not shown) can provide access to the roof if flood waters rise too high and too quickly; the dormer should be properly insulated, flashed, and air sealed
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A drainage plane is created behind lap siding by installing furring strips on the exterior walls over house wrap which is overlapped and taped at all seams to serve as an air and water barrier.

A drainage plane is created behind lap siding by installing furring strips on the exterior walls over house wrap which is overlapped and taped at all seams to serve as an air and water barrier.