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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

Right - This cedar siding is installed over furring strips which allow an air and drainage gap behind the siding.

Publication Date

Fri, 12/31/2021 - 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 – Vertical and horizontal furring strips are installed over a breathable membrane weather resistant barrier to create an air gap and drainage plane behind the wood siding that will be installed next.

Publication Date

Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00

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.

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.

Water Managed Roof – Re-roofing and Adding Insulation over a Flat Roof

Guide describing an approach to re-roofing an existing flat roof to improve thermal, water, and air control performance.

Termite-Resistant Foundations and Walls

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