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Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system

Publication Date

Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00

Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.

Publication Date

Thu, 11/01/2007 - 12:00

Right – The water-resistant barrier covers the entire house and the seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system

Publication Date

Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00

House wrap is sealed at all seams and overlaps flashing to serve as a continuous drainage plane over the exterior walls.

Publication Date

Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00

Right – The rigid insulation covers all exterior walls and all seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system

Publication Date

Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00

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

Air Sealed, Insulated Basements

Guide describing how to insulate a basement to improve the overall thermal performance of the building and provide more dry, usable conditioned space for home occupants and HVAC equipment.

Unvented Attic Insulation

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.

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.

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.