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IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic with Spray foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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Spray foam and rigid foam were used under the slab while rigid foam wraps the exterior of the foundation walls.

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IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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IECC Climate Zone 3A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Celling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Celling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

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IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, 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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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Slab on grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Attic, ICF Wall, ICF Basement Foundation (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Attic, ICF Wall, ICF Basement Foundation (with notes)

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Wallingford Passive House | Foundation Details

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Video discussing the foundation details of a passive house.

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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Rigid foam is installed behind the brick veneer and at the slab edge and perimeter to thermally isolate the concrete floor slab from the stem wall

Rigid foam is installed behind the brick veneer and at the slab edge and perimeter to thermally isolate the concrete floor slab from the stem wall

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This assembly can be used to thermally isolate heated or partially heated garages with slab foundations from the exterior in multifamily row houses/townhouses in IECC Climate Zones 3 and higher.

This assembly can be used to thermally isolate heated or partially heated garages with slab foundations from the exterior in multifamily row houses/townhouses in IECC Climate Zones 3 and higher.

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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Residential Buildings: Foundations

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Website describing the U.S. Department of Energy's residential buildings program.

Polyethylene Over Aggregate

Polyethylene Over Aggregate

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This home has a cost-saving shallow frost-protected foundation that uses rigid foam laid vertically at the base of the 16-inch-deep footers to protect the foundation from frost damage.

This home has a cost-saving shallow frost-protected foundation that uses rigid foam laid vertically at the base of the 16-inch-deep footers to protect the foundation from frost damage.

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Right – This wall is constructed with the sill plate overhanging the top of the foundation wall so that when rigid foam is installed on the exterior of the foundation wall, its surface will align with the surface of the wall sheathing.

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Managing Indoor Humidity and Ventilation in Cold Weather

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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.

Foundation wall interior polyisocyanurate, foil-faced, exposed

Foundation wall interior polyisocyanurate, foil-faced, exposed

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Damp-Proof Exterior Surface of Below-Grade Walls

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Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below-grade walls.

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

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