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 481 - 504 of 741 results:

Image:

Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab

Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab
Image:

Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap

Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap
Image:

Rigid foam is installed behind the brick veneer and at the slab edge and perimeter to thermally isolate the concrete floor slab from the stem wall

Rigid foam is installed behind the brick veneer and at the slab edge and perimeter to thermally isolate the concrete floor slab from the stem wall
Image:

Rigid foam is installed behind the brick veneer, at the slab edge and perimeter, and down the interior of the stem wall to thermally isolate the concrete floor slab from the stem wall

Rigid foam is installed behind the brick veneer, at the slab edge and perimeter, and down the interior of the stem wall to thermally isolate the concrete floor slab from the stem wall
Image:

Rigid foam provides intermittent thermal breaks in a continuous slab floor with triple-pane-glass exterior wall panels in this multistory, multifamily building; stainless steel rebar provides structural support through the thermal break

Rigid foam provides intermittent thermal breaks in a continuous slab floor with triple-pane-glass exterior wall panels in this multistory, multifamily building; stainless steel rebar provides structural support through the thermal break
Image:

Rigid insulation above and below the projecting podium deck and insulation below the conditioned plenum under the first floor provide a thermal break between the outside, unconditioned garage, and conditioned living space above and to the right

Rigid insulation above and below the projecting podium deck and insulation below the conditioned plenum under the first floor provide a thermal break between the outside, unconditioned garage, and conditioned living space above and to the right
Image:

Rigid insulation above and fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside and the unconditioned garage below and the conditioned living space above on the right in this multistory building

Rigid insulation above and fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside and the unconditioned garage below and the conditioned living space above on the right in this multistory building
Image:

Rigid insulation above and fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside, the unconditioned garage below, and the conditioned living space above on the right

Rigid insulation above and fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside, the unconditioned garage below, and the conditioned living space above on the right
Image:

Rigid insulation above and spray foam plus fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside and the unconditioned garage below and the conditioned living space above on the right in this building

Rigid insulation above and spray foam plus fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside and the unconditioned garage below and the conditioned living space above on the right in this building
Image:

Rigid insulation provides a thermal break at the projecting podium deck; the plaza deck and podium slab are independently supported by structural columns in this building. A dropped ceiling plenum above the garage gives space for floor insulation

Rigid insulation provides a thermal break at the projecting podium deck; the plaza deck and podium slab are independently supported by structural columns in this building. A dropped ceiling plenum above the garage gives space for floor insulation
Image:

Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall

Roll a piece of fiberglass batt and stuff it into place at the top of the wall
Image:

Sample results from a total duct leakage test at final

Sample results from a total duct leakage test at final
Image:

Sample results from a total duct leakage test at rough-in

Sample results from a total duct leakage test at rough-in
Image:

Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.

Scaffolding is continually raised as courses of foam brick are added so that the pour man can see both sides of the wall during the pour.
Image:

Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing

Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant along top edge of chase framing
Image:

Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing

Seal all wood framing joints surrounding the chase with sealant and lay a bead of sealant on top edge of chase framing
Image:

Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier

Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
Image:

Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home

Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
Image:

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
Image:

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam and loose-fill fibrous insulation
Image:

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with open-cell spray foam
CAD File:

Single top plate - interior wall with gusset

Preview Image
Single top plate - interior wall with gusset
CAD File:

Single top plate splice with metal plate

Preview Image
Single top plate splice with metal plate
CAD File:

Single top plate with centered joint splice

Preview Image
Single top plate with centered joint splice