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Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.

Right – The sheathing and window sills are sealed with a paint-on flashing.

Publication Date

Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00

Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.

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

Publication Date

Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

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

Publication Date

Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00

High winds pulled the asphalt shingles and sheathing panels off this coastal home, although storm shutters protected the windows

Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.

Publication Date

Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

Publication Date

Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:00

Two types of paint-on flashing (green and red) are installed on the walls and around the windows, over the coated sheathing which is taped at the seams.

Standard Practice for the Installation of Mounting Flange Windows into Walls Utilizing Foam Plastic Insulating Sheathing (FPIS) with a Separate Water-Resistive Barrier (WRB), FMA/AAMA/WDMA 500-16

Author(s)

Fenestration Manufacturers Association,

American Architectural Manufacturers Association,

Window & Door Manufacturers Association

Organization(s)

FMA,

AAMA,

WDMA

Publication Date

April, 2016

Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...

A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.

Publication Date

Wed, 01/01/2014 - 12:00

Vinyl Siding with Integrated Rigid Foam for Existing Walls

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

CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

DWG

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Stucco Over Rigid Foam Insulation

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

Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Exterior Walls

Guide describing how to apply an air control layer directly over existing wall sheathing and cover with two layers of insulating sheathing held in place by vertical furring strips.

IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes

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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Author(s)

Dobson,

Brignati

Organization(s)

Vinyl Siding Institute,

Newport Ventures

This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

IBHS Fortified Home Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Single Strip Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Asphalt Shingles Set Directly in Flashing Cement

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Self-Adhered Membrane Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing

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

FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

FEMA P-804 Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Wind Hazard Protection Levels

Publication Date

Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00

Resilient Home Solutions

Publication Date

August, 2020

Video overviewing how to make a home flood resistant, meaning that they can be quickly restored to their original condition after a natural disaster. Recommendations from LSU AgCenter.

Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Author(s)

Ply Gem Siding Group

Organization(s)

Ply Gem Siding Group

Publication Date

April, 2015

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Adding Insulation when Re-Siding

Author(s)

Gilbride Theresa L

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL

Publication Date

June, 2023

Fact sheet poster describing how to add exterior, continuous, rigid insulation to the exterior walls when replacing siding on an existing home.

End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

Publication Date

Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:00

DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

U.S. Department of Energy

Organization(s)

PNNL,

DOE

Publication Date

February, 2014

Case study describing a DOE Zero Energy Ready Home 2014 Housing Innovation Award winner that scored HERS 49 without PV.

Drainage Plane Behind Exterior Wall Cladding

Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.

Retrofit of Existing Roofs for Hurricane, High Wind, and Seismic Resistance

Guide describing ways to retrofit an existing roof to increase its resistance to damage during hurricanes, high winds, and earthquakes.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

October, 2012

Case study describing techniques used to prevent thermal bypass in new homes.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Author(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Organization(s)

PNNL

Publication Date

January, 2013

Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.