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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space (with notes)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.

Right – This foil-faced foam sheathing has taped seams and proper flashing details so it can serve as a drainage plane.

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The double walls form a 12-inch cavity that was sheathed with a coated OSB then coated with 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam; they will be filled with 9 inches of blown fiberglass.

The double walls form a 12-inch cavity that was sheathed with a coated OSB then coated with 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam; they will be filled with 9 inches of blown fiberglass.

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Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

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Step 6. Install vent hood trim block, metal cap flashing; seal top edge of flashing with sheathing tape.

Step 6. Install vent hood trim block, metal cap flashing; seal top edge of flashing with sheathing tape.

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The slab floor in this multistory multifamily building is continuous, providing the interior floors and balcony floors; rigid foam placed in gaps in the slab at the exterior wall helps to reduce thermal bridging

The slab floor in this multistory multifamily building is continuous, providing the interior floors and balcony floors; rigid foam placed in gaps in the slab at the exterior wall helps to reduce thermal bridging

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall/CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

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SIP Details: Insulspan Technical Information

Reference

Website providing information about INSULSPAN structurally insulated panels.

Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer

Right - This foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid foam is installed on an existing exterior wall and the seams are taped so the rigid foam can serve as a water control layer

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Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer, mineral wool rigid foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity (climate zones 1-4 only)

Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer, mineral wool rigid foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity (climate zones 1-4 only)

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Building Science Education 3.5: Area Calculations

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Video that explains how to calculate the cross sectional area and net area of a building's walls, which are concepts that are necessary for analyzing the heat transfer.

Air Sealing Attached Garage

Guide

Guide describing ways to air-seal an attached garage in new and existing homes.

This home’s exterior walls consist of two 2x4 walls; the R-49 double wall cavity is filled with 2 inches of closed-cell spray foam plus dense-packed cellulose.

This home’s exterior walls consist of two 2x4 walls; the R-49 double wall cavity is filled with 2 inches of closed-cell spray foam plus dense-packed cellulose.

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After spraying the 2x6 wall cavities with 2 inches (R-13) of closed-cell spray foam, the walls are covered with netting and an additional 3.5 inches of fiberglass (R-13) is blown in.

After spraying the 2x6 wall cavities with 2 inches (R-13) of closed-cell spray foam, the walls are covered with netting and an additional 3.5 inches of fiberglass (R-13) is blown in.

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In this gut rehab, drywall was removed then a sprayer-applied sealant was used to seal all large cracks and seams and then the 2x4 walls were filled with spray foam.

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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, mineral wool rigid foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity (climate zones 1-4 only)

Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, mineral wool rigid foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity (climate zones 1-4 only)

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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

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Connector plate and drywall clips

Connector plate and drywall clips

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Spray Foam Upper Walls Adjoining Unconditioned Attics

Video

Video describing how to insulate skylight shafts and knee walls correctly.

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Presentation

Webinar explaining advances in energy efficient design for manufactured homes.

Foundation wall interior polyisocyanurate, foil-faced, exposed

Foundation wall interior polyisocyanurate, foil-faced, exposed

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Wall Assembly | Madrona Passive House

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Video describing the wall assembly of a passive house.

Thermal bridging can be reduced when attaching metal panel cladding to a metal-framed building by attaching the cladding to hat channel that is attached to vertical anchors with clip anchors and screws through the sheathing to the steel studs

Thermal bridging can be reduced when attaching metal panel cladding to a metal-framed building by attaching the cladding to hat channel that is attached to vertical anchors with clip anchors and screws through the sheathing to the steel studs

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Damp-Proof Exterior Surface of Below-Grade Walls

Guide

Guide describing how to apply water management strategies to below-grade walls.

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.

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