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Right - Brick veneer is installed with a 1-inch air space behind the brick, metal flashing and weep holes above and below the windows and at the base of the wall to direct out water that gets behind the brick.

Right - Brick veneer is installed with a 1-inch air space behind the brick, metal flashing and weep holes above and below the windows and at the base of the wall to direct out water that gets behind the brick.
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Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the ceiling and joists to insulate and air-seal the ceiling deck.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the ceiling and joists to insulate and air-seal the ceiling deck.
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Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.

Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.
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Right - Furring strips create an air gap to allow penetrating moisture to drain instead of wicking into walls; they also provide a nailing surface for siding.

Right - Furring strips create an air gap to allow penetrating moisture to drain instead of wicking into walls; they also provide a nailing surface for siding.
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Right - Installation steps for the L-bent strap method of bracing a gable end wall

Right - Installation steps for the L-bent strap method of bracing a gable end wall
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Right - Metal drip edge on this south Florida CMU home protects the top of the fascia and edge of the roof deck from water, wind-blown rain and embers, and insects.

Right - Metal drip edge on this south Florida CMU home protects the top of the fascia and edge of the roof deck from water, wind-blown rain and embers, and insects.
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Right - Open-cell polyurethane spray foam to R-28 on underside of roof turns new attic into conditioned space for HVAC.

Right - Open-cell polyurethane spray foam to R-28 on underside of roof turns new attic into conditioned space for HVAC.
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Right - R-100 of blown cellulose covers the floor and rafters of this attic.

Right - R-100 of blown cellulose covers the floor and rafters of this attic.
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Right - Raised-heel roof trusses allow more room at the eaves for attic insulation.

Right - Raised-heel roof trusses allow more room at the eaves for attic insulation.
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Right - Reduce condensation risks to blanket insulation by installing perforated vapor retarder covered fiberglass blankets over rigid foam that is air-sealed at all edges; staple the blanket to nailers and top/bottom plates and tape over the seams.

Right - Reduce condensation risks to blanket insulation by installing perforated vapor retarder covered fiberglass blankets over rigid foam that is air-sealed at all edges; staple the blanket to nailers and top/bottom plates and tape over the seams.
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Right - Section view showing how to air-seal and insulate a basement wall with perforated blanket insulation by installing it over air-sealed rigid insulation board to reduce condensation risk in the fiberglass blanket.

Right - Section view showing how to air-seal and insulate a basement wall with perforated blanket insulation by installing it over air-sealed rigid insulation board to reduce condensation risk in the fiberglass blanket.
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Right - Spray foam insulates the attic eave between the attic floor and the SIP roof panel.

Right - Spray foam insulates the attic eave between the attic floor and the SIP roof panel.
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Right - Spray foam insulation air-seals the ceiling-to-drywall seams at the wall top plate.

Right - Spray foam insulation air-seals the ceiling-to-drywall seams at the wall top plate.
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Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts

Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts
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Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.

Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.
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Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation

Right - The attic access panel is insulated and weather stripped and a dam is built to hold back the blown attic floor insulation
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Right - The energy recovery ventilator ducts supply filtered outside air to multiple locations in the home and continuously exhaust stale air to provide clean, balanced ventilation.

Right - The energy recovery ventilator ducts supply filtered outside air to multiple locations in the home and continuously exhaust stale air to provide clean, balanced ventilation.
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Right - The service penetration in the waterproofing membrane is well-sealed, and there is a drainage mat acting as a protective layer on the interior of the soldier piles and wood lagging.

Right - The service penetration in the waterproofing membrane is well-sealed, and there is a drainage mat acting as a protective layer on the interior of the soldier piles and wood lagging.
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Right - The trim around the attic access is air sealed with caulk

Right - The trim around the attic access is air sealed with caulk
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Right - The underside of the attic roof deck is insulated with open-cell spray foam to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.

Right - The underside of the attic roof deck is insulated with open-cell spray foam to provide an insulated space for HVAC equipment.
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Right - the vapor barrier is extended up the sides of the piers in this crawlspace, which is sealed and insulated to house the HVAC ducts.

Right - the vapor barrier is extended up the sides of the piers in this crawlspace, which is sealed and insulated to house the HVAC ducts.
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Right - The wall top plates are sealed with foam before installing insulation on the ceiling deck.

Right - The wall top plates are sealed with foam before installing insulation on the ceiling deck
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Right - These attic knee walls are insulated with rigid foam and sealed with spray foam to form a continuous air barrier at the gable end of this cathedral ceiling.

Right - These attic knee walls are insulated with rigid foam and sealed with spray foam to form a continuous air barrier at the gable end of this cathedral ceiling.
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Right - These raised heel roof trusses provide 16 inches of space over the outer walls for full insulation coverage at the attic perimeter.

Right - These raised heel roof trusses provide 16 inches of space over the outer walls for full insulation coverage at the attic perimeter.