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IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, CMU Wall, Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2B: Vented Attic, Block Wall, Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Celling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Celling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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If you are installing a new clothes washer yourself, check the manufacturer’s installation instructions, which will include model-specific details like whether there are shipping bolts to be removed.

If you are installing a new clothes washer yourself, check the manufacturer’s installation instructions, which will include model-specific details like whether there are shipping bolts to be removed.
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Imagine Homes chose low-density spray foam to insulate this attic.

Imagine Homes chose low-density spray foam to insulate this attic.
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Implements used to clean debris from exhaust fan blades.

Implements used to clean debris from exhaust fan blades.
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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 the attic, all of the top plate seams are sealed with canned spray foam before covering the ceiling deck with blown fiberglass.

In the attic, all of the top plate seams are sealed with canned spray foam before covering the ceiling deck with blown fiberglass.
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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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Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.

Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.
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Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.

Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
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Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits

Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits
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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 sheet metal to cover the gaps around a flue pipe in the attic; attach with screws or heavy staples, then seal seams with fire-rated caulk or foam

. Install sheet metal to cover the gaps around a flue pipe in the attic; attach with screws or heavy staples, then seal seams with fire-rated caulk or foam
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase

Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase

Install wood framing cross pieces in the attic rafter bays on each side of the duct chase
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Insulate and air seal the shaft around a skylight in a vented attic

Insulate and air seal the shaft around a skylight in a vented attic