Image Building Science Corporation used convection to help cool this structural insulated panel (SIP) cottage in Georgia. Publication Date Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements. Publication Date Thu, 06/03/2021 - 12:00
Image Building section connecting an unvented roof assembly constructed with fire-resistant and fire-retardant materials to a wall assembly with similar materials. Publication Date Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00
Image Install rigid insulation and finish material below the framing and cavity insulation of a building overhang Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image The “down” and “out” approach to flashing – metal flashing directs water down and out of building assemblies Publication Date Sun, 10/01/2006 - 12:00
Image Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Seal all holes and seams in furnace and air handler cabinets Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image An Inset Shear Panel constructed with 2x4 dimensional lumber installed into a 2x6 stud bay Publication Date Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:00
Image Draft stopping and air barrier at fireplace enclosure, plan view Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Draft stopping and air barrier at fireplace enclosure, side view Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level Publication Date Sun, 10/01/2006 - 12:00
Image Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall Publication Date Tue, 09/01/2009 - 12:00
Image 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
Image Batt insulation should be cut to fit around wiring so that insulation can completely fill the wall cavity Publication Date Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:00
Image New Charleston, SC home's first level used as parking, storage, and access space Publication Date Sun, 10/01/2006 - 12:00
Image 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
Image Thermal bridging is eliminated at the rim joist with the use of joist ledgers that are anchored in the wall Publication Date Mon, 06/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Rigid foam insulated sheathing placed exterior to house wrap, interior to house wrap, or take the place of the house wrap Publication Date Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00
Image Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof. Publication Date Tue, 02/16/2010 - 12:00
Image Comprehensive above-grade water management details for a crawlspace foundation include a capillary break over the crawlspace floor, slope the surface grade away, installing gutters that slope away, and capillary break under sill plate. Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly. Publication Date Tue, 02/16/2010 - 12:00
Image Frame, insulate, and air seal the walls of the skylight shaft as you would an exterior wall Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2005 - 12:00
Image Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Interior wall attached with top plate metal connector, drywall clips support drywall, side view Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Foundation drainage mat was installed over the waterproof membrane that covers the sealed crawlspace window Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Right – A sump pump with a perforated sump pit was installed in the crawlspace slab to reduce water accumulation under the slab Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Before sealing and insulating the crawlspace, the windows were sealed, the window wells backfilled, and sumps pumps were installed that discharged to the gutter downspouts Publication Date Tue, 09/14/2021 - 12:00
Image Wrong – This vented crawlspace has standing water because steps were not taken to address site conditions that led to bulk water flow into the crawlspace Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Wrong – A poorly sealed window and window well allow bulk water to enter the crawlspace from ground that slopes toward the structure Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Water-proof materials cover the exterior side of crawlspace windows in a crawlspace retrofit, while foil-faced rigid foams seals and insulates the inside face of the openings Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Install a gasket around the plumbing vent stack in the exterior top plate Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Double-stud wall with spray foam and cellulose insulation Publication Date Sun, 03/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Right – Foil-faced insulation was added after the crawlspace was dried and sealed by diverting water runoff, sealing off crawlspace windows and vents, and adding sump pumps and exhaust fan ventilation Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans Publication Date Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Right - This concrete basement wall has exterior rigid insulation and comprehensive moisture management details. Publication Date Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:00
Image A metal plate is used to connect top plates to one another Publication Date Mon, 06/18/2012 - 12:00
Image Wood blocking is used as a splice to connect top plates together Publication Date Mon, 02/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Radon vertical ventilation pipe system – retrofit basement construction Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Radon vertical ventilation pipe system – basement construction Publication Date Sun, 01/01/2006 - 12:00
Image Caulk holes in the electrical box, caulk the wire holes, and caulk the face of the box to the drywall Publication Date Sun, 06/03/2012 - 12:00
Image Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall Publication Date Sun, 10/01/2006 - 12:00
Image Radon vertical ventilation pipe system – crawlspace construction Publication Date Sun, 01/01/2006 - 12:00
Image Walls in cold climates with a Class 3 vapor retarder (latex paint) and a vapor-open continuous insulation like mineral wool allow drying to the interior or the exterior Publication Date Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:00
Image The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic Publication Date Tue, 09/01/2020 - 12:00
Image 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
Image Vent the kitchen fan exhaust directly to the outside, not into an attic, crawlspace, or space between floors Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image This technique for installing electrical wiring avoids the need to cut into the SIP panel Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Radon vertical ventilation pipe system – slab-on-grade construction Publication Date Sun, 01/01/2006 - 12:00
Image Airtight electrical boxes have built-in gaskets and self-sealing wire holes. Publication Date Sun, 06/03/2012 - 12:00
Image Attach the interior 2x4 wall to the exterior wall top plate with a flat metal connector plate Publication Date Tue, 06/26/2012 - 12:00
Image An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Detail of radon vent stack connection to existing basement slab – retrofit basement construction Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Insulated header made of one piece of plywood aligned with exterior wall, with room for insulation to inside Publication Date Mon, 02/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall Publication Date Thu, 05/14/2009 - 12:00
Image Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk. Publication Date Tue, 09/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Interior non-load bearing walls are 2x4 studs spaced 24-inchon- center, can have non-structural connectors Publication Date Mon, 02/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier Publication Date Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans for intermittently balanced whole-house ventilation Publication Date Thu, 01/10/2013 - 12:00
Image SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2008 - 12:00
Image Recommended sealant location as part of window frame rehabilitation Publication Date Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00
