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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing

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Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.

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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

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Foil-faced rigid foam and spray foam can be used to insulate a basement on the interior; use good moisture management techniques to keep the basement dry

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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

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Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams

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This steel angle used for installing brick veneer on a multistory building is attached to the building with steel “clip” bracket supports that offset the angle from the framing to reduce thermal bridging and provide room for exterior insulation

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Right - Stainless steel screws, which are less conductive than other types of steel, are used to attach the “double” hat channels that hold the exterior insulation in place behind the cladding on this multistory multifamily building

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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer

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Garage Rim/Band Joist Adjoining Conditioned Space

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Guide describing the air-sealing of rim joists on walls connecting homes and attached garages.

2-stud corner with drywall clips

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Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

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Case study describing a stand-off furring strategy that minimizes the physical connections to each existing wall stud, uses spray foam to encapsulate existing siding materials (including lead paint), and creates a vented rain screen assembly to promote drying.

Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing

Right - Continuous wall sheathing and blocking has been installed to brace the raised heel trusses.

Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

Foil-faced rigid foam and spray foam can be used to insulate a basement on the interior; use good moisture management techniques to keep the basement dry

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

Right – Structural insulated sheathing can provide racking strength (lateral load resistance), and serve as an air barrier and thermal barrier if installed according to manufacturer’s specifications with taped, sealed seams

This steel angle used for installing brick veneer on a multistory building is attached to the building with steel “clip” bracket supports that offset the angle from the framing to reduce thermal bridging and provide room for exterior insulation

Right - Stainless steel screws, which are less conductive than other types of steel, are used to attach the “double” hat channels that hold the exterior insulation in place behind the cladding on this multistory multifamily building

A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

2-stud corner with 1x4 backer

Garage Rim/Band Joist Adjoining Conditioned Space

2-stud corner with drywall clips

Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

Mini truss header - section

Outset header with head plate

ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck

The ICF consists of foam forms that are held in place with plastic or metal spacers and reinforced with metal rebar

Cut Batts to Fit Irregular Cavities

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

Air Sealing Attached Garage

Advanced Framing: Minimal Framing at Doors and Windows

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

Air Sealing Sill Plates