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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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

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Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home

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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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In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.

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Passive House Wall Assembly Mock | Hammer & Hand

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Video showing a mock wall assembly used in Hammer and Hand’s passive houses.

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Guide

Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.

Building Materials with High Moisture Content Not Enclosed

Guide

Guide describing why and how to avoid using damp materials in construction.

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

Case Study

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.

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Case Study

Case study describing new home construction in the hot-humid climate, optimizing thermal enclosure, HVAC, water heating and lighting measures.

Class I Vapor Retarders Not Installed in Above-Grade Walls in Warm-Humid Climate

Guide

Guide describing vapor retarder permeability, insulation interaction, and example construction in a hot-humid climate.

Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Guide

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

Air Sealing Sill Plates

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

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Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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

Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home

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

In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.

Passive House Wall Assembly Mock | Hammer & Hand

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Building Materials with High Moisture Content Not Enclosed

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

Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

Class I Vapor Retarders Not Installed in Above-Grade Walls in Warm-Humid Climate

Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Air Sealing Sill Plates

Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS

Cement Board Installed behind Tile and Panel Tub and Shower Enclosures

Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

Conceptual air sealing strategy - lower wall section

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co., New Columbia, Portland, OR

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc., Village at Miller Creek, Burien, WA

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding