BASC Search | Building America Solution Center

Upper wall insulation installation with butyl z-flashing

Image

Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Insulation Window Detail

Video

Video describing the exterior insulation window details of a passive house.

Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco

Image

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

Image

Tape the joint between the top insulation sheet and the Z-flashing with 2" wide tape to improve air tightness

Image

Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Window Installation

Video

Video describing the installation of windows to be air- and water-tight, including recommendations on flashing, air-sealing, and insulation, from Home Innovation Research Labs

Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

Video

Video describing concrete slab over polyethylene barrier.

Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing

Image