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 169 - 192 of 304 results:

Image:

Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.

Right – An escutcheon is installed on this toilet tank pipe to help air seal around the pipe and prevent pest entry.
Image:

Right – Blocking was installed in the walls behind the tub for installation of grab bars.

Right – Blocking was installed in the walls behind the tub for installation of grab bars.
Image:

Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole

Right – Cleanly cut and properly sized hole
Image:

Right – Deck flashing protects the deck-to-wall connection from water and burning embers.

Right – Deck flashing protects the deck-to-wall connection from water and burning embers.
Image:

Right – EPA WaterSense rated toilets reduce water usage.

Right – EPA WaterSense rated toilets reduce water usage.
Image:

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated faucets reduce water usage compared to standard bathroom faucets.
Image:

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated low-flow showerheads reduce water and energy usage compared to standard showerheads.
Image:

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated showerheads, faucets, and toilets contribute to both water and energy savings.

Right – EPA WaterSense-rated showerheads, faucets, and toilets contribute to both water and energy savings.
Image:

Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall

Right – Fan with a cleanly cut and properly sized hole has been air sealed to drywall
Image:

Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.

Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.
Image:

Right – Fully enclosed, fire-resistant deck reduces risk of deck ignition.

Right – Fully enclosed, fire-resistant deck reduces risk of deck ignition.
Image:

Right – In wildfire prone areas, using a flat soffit with venting on the fascia instead of an angled soffit with down-facing venting reduces the risk of catching rising embers.

Right – In wildfire prone areas, using a flat soffit with venting on the fascia instead of an angled soffit with down-facing venting reduces the risk of catching rising embers.
Image:

Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation

Right – Insulation meets RESNET Grade I prior to air barrier installation
Image:

Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk

Right – Kitchen exhaust penetration has been sealed with caulk
Image:

Right – Metal flashing is installed between the deck boards and house wall with the top of the flashing extending up behind the siding and the bottom of the flashing extending out and down over the ledger board

Right – Metal flashing is installed between the deck boards and house wall with the top of the flashing extending up behind the siding and the bottom of the flashing extending out and down over the ledger board
Image:

Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.

Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.
Image:

Right – The master bathroom has a handicapped-accessible shower with curbless entry and an adjustable-height hand shower.

Right – The master bathroom has a handicapped-accessible shower with curbless entry and an adjustable-height hand shower.
Image:

Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.

Right – The PEX piping and sink drain of this bathroom sink are fitted with escutcheons that help to air seal around the pipes and prevent pest entry.
Image:

Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.

Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.
Image:

Right – To make decks more fire-resistant, enclose the bottom of the deck with a non-flammable skirt, and surround the deck with a non-flammable surface like pavers.

Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, enclose the bottom of the deck with a non-flammable skirt, and surround the deck with a non-flammable surface like pavers.
Image:

Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, for floor joists and beams, use heavy fire-retardant-treated timbers, concrete, or steel framing; for decking and stair treads, use treated wood, brick, or concrete pavers; and for railings, use treated wood,

Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, for floor joists and beams, use heavy fire-retardant-treated timbers, concrete, or steel framing; for decking and stair treads, use treated wood, brick, or concrete pavers; and for railings, use treated wood, metal, cables, or tempered glass.
Image:

Right – Trimming tree branches a minimum of 10 feet from the house or any attached structures reduces the risk of home ignition.

Right – Trimming tree branches a minimum of 10 feet from the house or any attached structures reduces the risk of home ignition.
Image:

Right – Trimming tree canopies a minimum of 10 feet from the house reduces the risk of home ignition.

Right – Trimming tree canopies a minimum of 10 feet from the house reduces the risk of home ignition.
Image:

Right- The WaterSense label shows this toilet uses less water.

Right- The WaterSense label shows this toilet uses less water.