Image Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.
Image Landscaping and Bahama shutters can provide important shade for a designated cool room Publication Date Mon, 11/14/2022 - 12:00
Image Wrong - House wrap and flashing tape are poorly installed allowing water to get into the gaps behind flashing tape. Publication Date Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:00
Image Right – Deep overhangs, pergolas, and covered entryways minimize heat gain in this commercial building in the hot-dry climate. Publication Date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The south side of this building in Arizona has very little architectural or landscape shading to block solar heat gain. Publication Date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 12:00
Image There are multiple options for exterior shading of east and west facing glazing systems to avoid direct beam radiation
Image Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris. Publication Date Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:00
Image Right – Horizontal overhangs on this house block sunlight in the summer while allowing it in during winter
Image Infrared photometry shows the impact of a roof overhang on the south façade of a home, where the unshaded patio stonework is significantly hotter than the shaded portions of the patio and wall surfaces (temperature scale shown is in Celsius).
Image Exterior shading devices such as awnings or overhangs can significantly reduce cooling loads Publication Date Sun, 10/14/2007 - 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 Right - These retractable awnings provide shade to this outdoor living space and reduce heat gain and glare within the home. Publication Date Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00
Image Insulated header made of two pieces of plywood that sandwich a layer of rigid foam insulation Publication Date Sat, 01/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – This model home for the Solar Decathlon competition incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.
Image Exterior shading devices such as these Bahama shutters can significantly increase the hours of safety provided by a home during an extreme heat event. Publication Date Tue, 07/18/2023 - 12:00
Image Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – Excessive and structurally unnecessary framing at door Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Right – Flashing is installed around chimney, skylight, vents, dormers, in valleys and at eaves Publication Date Mon, 06/01/2020 - 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 This metal shutter has top and bottom tracks that are permanently anchored to the wall (FEMA 577). Publication Date Fri, 06/01/2007 - 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 Wrong – Fibrous insulation is not an air barrier and cannot be used to air-seal openings. Publication Date Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers Publication Date Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:00
Image FEMA P-804 Envelope and Structural Assessment, Excerpted Publication Date Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Right - Automatic metal roller shutters are always in place and can be electronically or manually opened and closed. Publication Date Tue, 01/01/2019 - 12:00
Image These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light
Image FEMA P-804 Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Wind Hazard Protection Levels Publication Date Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Hurricane shutter styles include colonial, Bahama, roll-up, and accordion shutters. Publication Date Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls. Publication Date Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00
Image This hot climate zone home uses high quality batt insulation to insulate truss-joist headers. Publication Date Thu, 01/01/2015 - 12:00
Image Right – The flashing is properly installed to create a complete drainage system with continuous rigid insulation sheathing/siding Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image The unprotected glazing in this door was broken by roof tiles dislodged by wind. Publication Date Mon, 08/01/2005 - 12:00
Image Right - These homes have hurricane shutters to protect against high winds and to provide solar control. Publication Date Wed, 12/01/2010 - 12:00
Image Air speeds generated by a typical ceiling fan are in the ideal range for providing occupant cooling without causing disruption Publication Date Mon, 12/01/1986 - 12:00
Image Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds. Publication Date Fri, 04/01/2005 - 12:00
Image An earthquake-actuated automatic gas shutoff valve is attached to the natural gas pipeline between the meter and the house, downstream of the meter, to stop the flow of gas into the house if an earthquake occurs. Publication Date Sat, 12/01/2012 - 12:00
Image Wrong – This electric wiring hole was filled with foam that is not protected with copper mesh or hardware cloth so rodents could chew through the foam and enter the house (see Solution Center Guide "Reduce Pest Intrusion"). Publication Date Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00
Image End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC Publication Date Thu, 08/12/2021 - 12:00
Image Install insulating foam sheathing and tape all seams to serve as a continuous drainage plane behind the home’s cladding. Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Table of Maximum Fenestration U-Factor Requirements for New Homes as Listed in the 2009-2021 IECC and IRC Publication Date Wed, 09/01/2021 - 12:00
