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Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes

Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes
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Roofing paper protects the top of the new plywood parapet while the base of the parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit

Roofing paper protects the top of the new plywood parapet while the base of the parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
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Sill Plates (3)

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Six Corners Modern | High Performance Building Details

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Slab independent of foundation wall

Slab independent of foundation wall
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Slab-on-grade foundation and safe room.

Slab-on-grade foundation and safe room.
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Slab-on-grade radon control techniques

Slab-on-grade radon control techniques
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Slab-on-grade with concrete masonry stem wall and exterior insulation

Slab-on-grade with concrete masonry stem wall and exterior insulation
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Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and slab insulation

Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and slab insulation
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Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and under slab insulation

Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and under slab insulation
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Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam and exterior and slab insulation

Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam and exterior and slab insulation
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Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam with exterior insulation

Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam with exterior insulation
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Slab-on-grade with masonry stem wall and interior and slab insulation

Slab-on-grade with masonry stem wall and interior and slab insulation
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Spray foam extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by adding dimple plastic drainage mat and rigid foam insulation.

Spray foam extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by adding dimple plastic drainage mat and rigid foam insulation.
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Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed.

Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed.
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Spray foam insulation extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by cutting the slab to install drainage mat against the wall and a new perimeter footing drain, along with rigid foam plastic above the slab.

Spray foam insulation extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by cutting the slab to install drainage mat against the wall and a new perimeter footing drain, along with rigid foam plastic above the slab.
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Steel angles for supporting brick veneer are offset from the concrete floor slabs of a multistory building with bracket supports to reduce thermal bridging and provide space to install insulation between the steel angles and the slab edges

Steel angles for supporting brick veneer are offset from the concrete floor slabs of a multistory building with bracket supports to reduce thermal bridging and provide space to install insulation between the steel angles and the slab edges
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Structural Foundation Slab | Madrona Passive House

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Structural system components of slab-on-grade foundation with grade beam

Structural system components of slab-on-grade foundation with grade beam
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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing

Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
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Taped plywood provides an air barrier beneath the cork insulation installed on the exterior of this home.

Taped plywood provides an air barrier beneath the cork insulation installed on the exterior of this home.
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Taping polyethylene sheeting at interior pier footings

Taping polyethylene sheeting at interior pier footings
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily Buildings