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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

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Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap

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Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

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Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

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Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:00

Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam

Publication Date

Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:00

Two layers of XPS are installed with staggered seams over a liquid-applied membrane on the structural sheathing

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Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:00

Wrong – Either this tape was not pressed down firmly or the surface was wet or dirty so the tape is not sticking properly even during construction.

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Sun, 04/01/2012 - 12:00

Advanced Framing: Insulated Corners

Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.

Above Deck Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Roofs

Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.

Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing

Guide describing continuous rigid insulation installation procedures to reduce thermal bridging and help provide thermal protection.