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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck
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ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck

ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
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ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging

ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
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Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.
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In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.

In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.
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In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.

In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.
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In multistory insulating concrete form (ICF) buildings, the concrete floor slabs are integrated into the ICF exterior walls and structurally supported by the reinforced concrete wall cores

In multistory insulating concrete form (ICF) buildings, the concrete floor slabs are integrated into the ICF exterior walls and structurally supported by the reinforced concrete wall cores
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Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic

Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed
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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Inset band joist at top plate

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Inset band joist at top plate
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Inset band joist at wood floor truss

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Inset band joist at wood floor truss
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Inset shear panel assembly

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Inset shear panel assembly
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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding
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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.
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Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.

Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.
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Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade

Install waterproofing on portions of the ICF that will be below grade
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Insulate a monolithic concrete slab above the slab with rigid foam

Insulate a monolithic concrete slab above the slab with rigid foam
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Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall

Insulate a post-tensioned monolithic concrete slab: A) Install rigid foam in form before pouring concrete for slab, B) After concrete cures, install a second layer of rigid foam and protection board on the exterior perimeter of the wall
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Insulate slab edge where concrete floor slab over unconditioned space is supported by a wall by either insulating along the full length of the wall and 8 feet down from the slab edge or on both the exterior and interior 4 feet down from slab edge

Insulate slab edge where concrete floor slab over unconditioned space is supported by a wall by either insulating along the full length of the wall and 8 feet down from the slab edge or on both the exterior and interior 4 feet down from slab edge
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Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF

Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF
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Insulated sheathing has been taped and sealed at seams

Insulated sheathing has been taped and sealed at seams