Image Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and lapped up each wall or pier and fastened with furring strips or equivalent Publication Date Mon, 02/21/2011 - 12:00
Image Retrofit of cantilevered foundation wall showing details at the inside corner for installing closed-cell spray foam in the wall and overhanging floor Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The gable end wall failed because the rigid foam sheathing was not backed up by plywood or OSB. Publication Date Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Basic foundation types: deep basement, submerged crawl space, flush crawl space, and slab-on-grade Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Right - Closed-cell spray foam is used to retrofit an existing rubble basement foundation wall. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Right – Two-thirds of acrylic tape is offset above the joint and over and above the fasteners Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 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 This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated irregular foundation wall Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing Publication Date Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00
Image The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall. 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 Vented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and fully adhered membrane to air seal the top of wall-to-roof transition Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Air seal the attic access panel with weather stripping Publication Date Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:00
Image Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed. Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Two-stud corners with drywall clips use the least wood and give the best thermal performance Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Air seal the attic access pull-down stairs opening with weather stripping Publication Date Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:00
Image A continuous layer of polyethylene covers the crawlspace floor and is attached to the wall with wood nailing strips
Image Wrong - Class I vapor retarder over framed basement walls can cause condensation, mold, and rotting because plastic prevents drying to the inside; the outside should have waterproofing and vertical drainage, and the framing should be spaced from the wall. Publication Date Thu, 03/01/2012 - 12:00
Image Right – two-thirds of the blue butyl flashing tape is above the sheathing seam; the top edge of the butyl flashing tape is covered with clear sheathing tape that is also offset so two-thirds is above the top edge of the butyl flashing. Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image An installer fills the netted wall cavities with blown fiberglass. Publication Date Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00
