Advanced Framing: Minimal Framing at Doors and Windows Description Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
Image Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Window has additional non-structural king stud Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood Publication Date Mon, 01/01/2001 - 12:00
Image Right – Appropriate use of framing members to support double windows and additional cripples for drywall purposes Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls Description Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
Preview Image Interior intersecting wall with 2 studs and rigid insulation CAD File DWG PDF Version PDF
Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation Description Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Image Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Advanced Framing: Insulated Headers Description Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
Image Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Advanced Framing: Minimum Wall Studs Description Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
Advanced Framing: Insulated Interior/Exterior Wall Intersections Description Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Double Walls for More Insulation Description Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.