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Manufactured insulated header

Manufactured insulated header

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Well insulated slab

Well insulated slab

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Measure the depth of insulation

Measure the depth of insulation

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Attic Eave Minimum Insulation

Guide

Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers

Guide

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Site-built insulated header

Site-built insulated header

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing

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Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.

Advanced Framing: Insulated Corners

Guide

Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Properly installed rigid insulation

Properly installed rigid insulation

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Double Walls for More Insulation

Guide

Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.

3-stud corner with rigid insulation

3-stud corner with rigid insulation

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Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation will not be aligned with air barrier

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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

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Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

Right – Framing allows corner to be insulated

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The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

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Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation

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Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing will not allow for required insulation depth.

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Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.

Right – The framing allows for required insulation depth.

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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Framing does not allow corner to be insulated

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Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

Wrong – Excessive framing will not allow corner to be insulated

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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete Forms

Case Study

Case study describing the incorporation of insulating concrete forms (ICFs) into new home design and construction.

Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist

Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist

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Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

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