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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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Right – The insulation has been located to the exterior of the thermal mass in this wall section

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Construction Guide - Next Generation High Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 Part 2: 2x4 Walls with 1” to 1.5” Exterior Insulative Sheathing

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The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...

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

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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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Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

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This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

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This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

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This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

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Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

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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.

Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulated Sheathing

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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.

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.

Conceptual air sealing strategy - lower wall section

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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.

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

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ICF bricks are stacked to form hollow walls that are reinforced with steel rebar before the concrete is poured in

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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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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.

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.

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.

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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EIFS - Problems and Solutions, BSD-146

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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.

Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

Right – The insulation has been located to the exterior of the thermal mass in this wall section

Construction Guide - Next Generation High Performance Walls in Climate Zones 3-5 Part 2: 2x4 Walls with 1” to 1.5” Exterior Insulative Sheathing

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

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.

Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

Passive House Wall Assembly Mock | Hammer & Hand

Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulated Sheathing

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

Conceptual air sealing strategy - lower wall section

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

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

ICF bricks are stacked to form hollow walls that are reinforced with steel rebar before the concrete is poured in

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

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

Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

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

Building Materials with High Moisture Content Not Enclosed

Air Sealing Sill Plates

Cement Board Installed behind Tile and Panel Tub and Shower Enclosures

Plaster and Drywall Assemblies Manual

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

EIFS - Problems and Solutions, BSD-146