Image Right – Insulation properly installed before air barrier Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Gap in framing will allow corner to be filled with insulation Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Double-stud wall with spray foam and cellulose insulation Publication Date Sun, 03/01/2009 - 12:00
Image Right - This heated garage plenum has insulated ceiling tiles. Publication Date Sat, 09/14/2024 - 12:00
Image Wrong - Continuous rigid insulation was not installed to continuously cover the sheathing. Publication Date Thu, 06/16/2022 - 12:00
Image Right – Unfaced batt insulation completely fills the wall cavities. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Rigid foam insulating sheathing installed over an existing garage ceiling with retrofits to air seal exterior wall before adding exterior wall insulating sheathing Publication Date Mon, 07/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Insulation should not be pinched where flex ducts connect to the trunk duct as compression of the insulation here can lead to cold spots and condensation on the duct surface. Publication Date Fri, 12/31/2021 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around wires Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Compression and misalignment because insulation is not split around plumbing Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – HVAC platform installed to allow for proper insulation depth Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Insulation installed to correct depth and will be aligned with air barrier Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Rigid insulation is being installed without cap nails Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Install insulation under platforms constructed in the attic for storage or equipment. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Ladder blocking allows for insulation behind the wall intersection Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – The backing on this knee wall was air sealed prior to insulation. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Rigid foam provides the code-required insulation values for this floor and wall assembly so that fibrous cavity insulation can be avoided, reducing risk of floodwater damage Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image Air seal and insulate drawer and closet boxes in attic kneewalls Publication Date Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:00
Image Roofing membrane is installed over polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation and insulation cover board that has been cut to fit around locations for blocking for the PV system rack
Image The rim band connecting the insulated precast concrete basement walls to the floor joists above is spray foamed to provide air-sealing and insulation in this hard-to-seal juncture.
Image Right - Spray foam insulation has been sprayed onto the underside of the sloped roof and the gable end wall to provide a sealed, insulated attic for housing the HVAC ducts
Image Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength. Publication Date Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00
Image A trained installer completely fills the wall cavities with sprayed cellulose insulation. Publication Date Fri, 12/30/2022 - 12:00
Image Right – ICFs provide an insulated form for the concrete of the foundation wall. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Vented crawlspace foundation insulated at floor joist with rigid foam. Publication Date Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:00
Image To reduce the risk of condensation on the interior of the roof sheathing in cold weather, the ratio of exterior (above-deck) insulation must be increased as a percent of total attic insulation as outside temperature decreases Publication Date Sat, 10/01/2011 - 12:00
Image The below-grade wall assembly includes dampproofing, draining details, and insulation. Publication Date Tue, 05/01/2012 - 12:00
Image Slab-on-grade with integral grade beam and exterior and slab insulation Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Slab-on-grade with masonry stem wall and interior and slab insulation Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Slab-on-grade with concrete stem wall and under slab insulation Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Slab-on-grade with concrete masonry stem wall and exterior insulation Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Right – Strips of SIP panels are used to sheath and insulate the rim joists. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Traditional roof trusses pinch insulation where the roof meets the walls. Publication Date Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Netting will prevent blown insulation from blocking the soffit vents. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Imagine Homes chose low-density spray foam to insulate this attic. Publication Date Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right - This heated garage plenum is insulated along the bottom of the plenum space. Publication Date Sat, 09/14/2024 - 12:00
Image Right – This coated OSB sheathing product is available with an integrated insulation layer. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Wrong - Batt insulation is poorly installed leaving gaps along the ceiling. Publication Date Fri, 10/26/2018 - 12:00
Image Right - Mineral Wool insulation is installed on the exterior of wall with furring strips. Publication Date Tue, 10/09/2018 - 12:00
Image Right – An insulated space is provided in the home’s attic to house the HVAC equipment. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Spray foam insulates and air seals the underside of the attic roof and walls. Publication Date Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00
Image The seams of the rigid insulation are not taped and it will not provide a complete capillary break Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Rigid air barrier is installed to hold insulation in place Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Whole house fan installed without an insulated cover Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass Publication Date Sun, 09/01/2013 - 12:00
Image Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image CPVC fire sprinkler piping insulated using the box-in method. Publication Date Wed, 06/23/2021 - 12:00
Image Triple-pane windows use three panes of glass separated by gaps filled with krypton or argon gas, insulated spacers, and low-emissivity coatings to achieve high insulation performance Publication Date Mon, 01/01/2024 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The framing and wind baffle installation will not allow for required insulation depth. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation. Publication Date Mon, 06/28/2021 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Drop down stairs do not have insulation cover installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Attic access panel does not have an insulation cover installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image A standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The backing on this knee wall was not air sealed prior to adding insulation. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Rigid backing was installed prior to insulating the attic knee walls. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Top and bottom plates were installed prior to backing and insulation. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers Publication Date Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:00
Image This community of production homes in central New York state was built with insulated concrete forms (ICFs), which provide a highly insulated, airtight structure that is fire-, pest-, wind-, and earthquake-resistant.
Image Wrong: Ducts are held above the ceiling plane with strapping to provide a good angle into top-entry boots. Once the ceiling insulation is added, this duct will protrude from the ceiling insulation and will not be buried
Image The improved three-stud corner allows insulation to be installed later, in sequence Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Blown cellulose insulation completely fills the netted wall and ceiling cavities. Publication Date Fri, 05/03/2013 - 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 Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall Publication Date Mon, 10/01/2012 - 12:00
Image The batt insulation shown here was properly installed to fill the ceiling cavities. Publication Date Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – An insulated spline reduces heat transfer at the SIP panel joints. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
Image Right – Structural insulated panels are quickly assembled on site for this SIP house. Publication Date Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:00
