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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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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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Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.

Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.
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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 hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.

In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.
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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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In the middle of summer, the sun shines most directly on the east and west sides of a house, while in winter it shines mostly from the south.

In the middle of summer, the sun shines most directly on the east and west sides of a house, while in winter it shines mostly from the south.
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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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Installation of an erosion control blanket to minimize soil loss on sloped ground that has no established vegetation

Installation of an erosion control blanket to minimize soil loss on sloped ground that has no established vegetation
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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
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Interior and exterior safe room locations for slab-on-grade foundations.

Interior and exterior safe room locations for slab-on-grade foundations.
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Introduction to Temporary Erosion Control

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Jefferson County Insights: Erosion Control

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Keep mulch away from trunk of the tree to allow air circulation at the root collar.

Keep mulch away from trunk of the tree to allow air circulation at the root collar.
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Landscape trees and shrubs to funnel cooling breeze towards a home in hot climate zones.

Landscape trees and shrubs to funnel cooling breeze towards a home in hot climate zones.