Image Right – The raised-slab, CMU block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image Right – The raised-slab, poured-concrete stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 12:00
Image Right – The raised-slab, brick-and-block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2022 - 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 Upper wall insulation installation with butyl z-flashing Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 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 Tape the joint between the top insulation sheet and the Z-flashing with 2" wide tape to improve air tightness Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Tape horizontal joint with minimum 3" wide tape placing tape offset high on the joint, adhearing to the upper sheet without wrinkles Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image Terminate 4" tape with 2" wide tape placing tape offset high on the joint, 2/3 of the tape should be adhered to the sheet of insulation Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 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 Some species of native prairie plants have much deeper root systems than Kentucky blue grass, increasing the ability of those plants to retain and filter stormwater Publication Date Wed, 06/01/2005 - 12:00
Image This fastener schedule for metal panel siding shows denser spacing for the end panels to resist stronger wind pressures. Some manufacturers specify that panels be installed with the prevailing wind - in this example wind direction is right to left. Publication Date Mon, 12/01/2008 - 12:00
