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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

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Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

Install continuous rigid foam insulation or insulated siding to help reduce thermal bridging through wood- or metal-framed exterior walls.

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Rigid Foam Board Insulation for Band Joists (1)

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Video describing how to properly insulate band joists in crawlspaces.

Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete Forms

Case Study

Case study describing the incorporation of insulating concrete forms (ICFs) into new home design and construction.

Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist

Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist

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Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

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Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

Wrong – Slab insulation does not extend to the top of the slab

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Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

Right – Continuous rigid insulation has been installed

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Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails

Right – Rigid insulation is being installed with cap nails

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Insulated sheathing has been taped and sealed at seams

Insulated sheathing has been taped and sealed at seams

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Advanced Framing: Insulated Interior/Exterior Wall Intersections

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Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.

Insulate a monolithic concrete slab above the slab with rigid foam

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Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members

Wrong – Insulated sheathing seams should align with framing members

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No insulated sheathing seams are visible from the inside during framing

No insulated sheathing seams are visible from the inside during framing

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Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation

Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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1 inch exterior insulation sheathing as attic eave baffle and vent

1 inch exterior insulation sheathing as attic eave baffle and vent

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Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.

Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment.

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Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth

Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth

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Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier

Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier

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Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection

Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection

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Wrong – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails

Wrong – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails

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Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF

Insulated concrete forms (ICF) provide an insulated below-grade foundation wall; the floor is connected to the ICF wall with joist hangers and ledger bolted into the concrete core of the ICF

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Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.

Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.

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Rigid insulation above and fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside, the unconditioned garage below, and the conditioned living space above on the right

Rigid insulation above and fibrous insulation below the projecting podium deck provide a thermal break between the outside, the unconditioned garage below, and the conditioned living space above on the right

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A monolithic concrete slab is insulated on the exterior slab edge with rigid foam

A monolithic concrete slab is insulated on the exterior slab edge with rigid foam

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A standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves

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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth.

Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth.

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