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Right - This unvented crawlspace is insulated along the walls and between the floor joists with 2-inch foil-faced polyisocyanurate; a termite inspection gap is visible above of the wall insulation and below the band joist.

Right - This unvented crawlspace is insulated along the walls and between the floor joists with 2-inch foil-faced polyisocyanurate; a termite inspection gap is visible above of the wall insulation and below the band joist.
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Right - Wood board sheathing seams are being sealed with low-expanding spray foam.

Right - Wood board sheathing seams are being sealed with low-expanding spray foam.
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Right – A flexible tape is used to air-seal around wiring holes in the coated sheathing.

Right – A flexible tape is used to air-seal around wiring holes in the coated sheathing.
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Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.

Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.
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Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.

Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.
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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 – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications

Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications
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Right – All seams in the sheathing are sealed with liquid-applied sealant.

Right – All seams in the sheathing are sealed with liquid-applied sealant.
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Right – Battens are installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing and cladding.

Right – Battens are installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing and cladding.
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Right – Battens were installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing on this “hot roof” design.

Right – Battens were installed above the cork insulation to provide a ventilating layer between the insulation and the roof sheathing on this “hot roof” design.
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Right – Coated OSB provides a weather-resistant air barrier for this envelope of this home.

Right – Coated OSB provides a weather-resistant air barrier for this envelope of this home.
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Right – Coated OSB sheathing provides a continuous air and moisture barrier around the home.

Right – Coated OSB sheathing provides a continuous air and moisture barrier around the home.
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Right – Coated sheathing is taped at all seams to serve as an exterior air barrier on the walls.

Right – Coated sheathing is taped at all seams to serve as an exterior air barrier on the walls.
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Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed
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Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.

Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.
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Right – Foam gasket is installed on the surface of the framing before plywood sheathing is installed on these factory-constructed wall panels.

Right – Foam gasket is installed on the surface of the framing before plywood sheathing is installed on these factory-constructed wall panels.
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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.

Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.
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Right – Furring strips were installed to provide a 3/8-inch drainage plane over the rigid foam and under the fiber cement lap siding.

Right – Furring strips were installed to provide a 3/8-inch drainage plane over the rigid foam and under the fiber cement lap siding.
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Right – If drip edge flashing is installed over fully adhered roof membrane at eaves, use flashing cement to seal the upper edge of the flashing

Right – If drip edge flashing is installed over fully adhered roof membrane at eaves, use flashing cement to seal the upper edge of the flashing
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Right – Install asphalt shingles over a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement

Right – Install asphalt shingles over a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement
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Right – Install metal drip edge at roof edges in high wind and rain areas

Right – Install metal drip edge at roof edges in high wind and rain areas
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Right – Integrate pipe flashing with roof shingles

Right – Integrate pipe flashing with roof shingles
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Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends

Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends
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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