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 145 - 168 of 1942 results:

Image:

A moisture meter verifies that the moisture of the framing is below the recommended 18%.

A moisture meter verifies that the moisture of the framing is below the recommended 18%.
Image:

A paint-on flashing is used around the windows and doors for seamless water protection.

A paint-on flashing is used around the windows and doors for seamless water protection.
Image:

A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.

A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.
Image:

A permeable ground surface of crushed stone and vegetation helps control runoff on this small lot in the often rainy Pacific Northwest.

A permeable ground surface of crushed stone and vegetation helps control runoff on this small lot in the often rainy Pacific Northwest.
Image:

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
Image:

A planted “green” roof absorbs storm water runoff.

A planted “green” roof absorbs storm water runoff.
Image:

A plastic fiber drainage mat rainscreen provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.

A plastic fiber drainage mat rainscreen provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.
Image:

A plastic mesh rain screen is installed over the rigid foam to provide an air gap behind the exterior cladding allowing for drainage and drying.

A plastic mesh rain screen is installed over the rigid foam to provide an air gap behind the exterior cladding allowing for drainage and drying.
Image:

A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.

A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
Image:

A putty knife is used to press caulk into a seam in the plywood sheathing.

A putty knife is used to press caulk into a seam in the plywood sheathing.
Image:

A rigid air barrier of non-paper-faced gypsum board is installed before the bathtub is installed and all seams are caulked

A rigid air barrier of non-paper-faced gypsum board is installed before the bathtub is installed and all seams are caulked
Image:

A roof drain is installed in an existing flat roof retrofitted with above-deck rigid foam insulation that is integrated with new air and water control layers

A roof drain is installed in an existing flat roof retrofitted with above-deck rigid foam insulation that is integrated with new air and water control layers
Image:

A rooftop rainwater collection system with PV power for pump.

A rooftop rainwater collection system with PV power for pump.
Image:

A rooftop rainwater collection system.

A rooftop rainwater collection system.
Image:

A second layer of rigid insulation is installed over the 2 in. by 4 in. retaining strip

A second layer of rigid insulation is installed over the 2 in. by 4 in. retaining strip
Image:

A sill gasket is installed under the two layers of fire-rated gypsum providing air sealing at the foundation slab in this 2-hour fire wall separating two units in a multifamily row house building

A sill gasket is installed under the two layers of fire-rated gypsum providing air sealing at the foundation slab in this 2-hour fire wall separating two units in a multifamily row house building
Image:

A sill-sealing foam gasket is placed under 8-inch plywood base and two beads of caulk air seal the 2x6 sill plate to it; two more beads of caulk will top the 2x6 which will serve as a spline for the SIP wall panel.

A sill-sealing foam gasket is placed under 8-inch plywood base and two beads of caulk air seal the 2x6 sill plate to it; two more beads of caulk will top the 2x6 which will serve as a spline for the SIP wall panel.
Image:

A sprayer-applied waterproofing covers the grout-filled top course of concrete foundation blocks to prevent moisture migration from the ground into the framing.

A sprayer-applied waterproofing covers the grout-filled top course of concrete foundation blocks to prevent moisture migration from the ground into the framing.
Image:

A storm water management system channels rainwater to retention chambers buried in the front yard.

A storm water management system channels rainwater to retention chambers buried in the front yard.
Image:

A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet

A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet
Image:

A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.

A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.
Image:

A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside

A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside
Image:

A technician conducts a duct blaster test

A technician conducts a duct blaster test
Image:

A thoughtful landscaping plan can increase the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces while reducing water usage.

A thoughtful landscaping plan can increase the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces while reducing water usage.