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Right – All insulated sheathing boards are installed according to the manufacturer’s recommended fastening schedule and taping specifications

The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.

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Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6: Vented Cathedral ceiling, 2x6 Wall, interior Insulated Basement

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Thu, 10/19/2023 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Thu, 10/19/2023 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Sat, 01/13/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Mon, 01/15/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5A: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5B: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5C: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6A: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Exterior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 4C: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Mon, 01/15/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5A: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5B: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5C: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Attic, Interior Double Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 5C: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6A: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zones 7 and 8: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00

2021 IECC Climate Zone 6B: Vented Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Interior Insulated Basement

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Wed, 01/17/2024 - 12:00

Wrong - Wall cavities behind shower are not completely filled with insulation and are lacking the solid interior air barrier.

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Sat, 04/10/2021 - 12:00

Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home

Ice dams formed by melting of snow on roofs can affect roofs, walls, ceilings, siding, and insulation.

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Mon, 02/04/2013 - 12:00

Technology Fact Sheet Slab Insulation: Improve Comfort and Save Energy in Homes with Slab-on-Grade Floors

Author(s)

Southface Energy Institute

Organization(s)

DOE

Publication Date

December, 2000

Brochure describing insulation approaches for homes with slab-on-grade floors.

Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Technology Solutions Case Study: Trade-Friendly Retrofit Insulated Panels for Existing Buildings, Albany NY

Author(s)

Home Innovation Research Labs

Organization(s)

HIRL

Publication Date

March, 2016

Case study describing a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.

Right – Blocking has been installed around the perimeter of this attic access to prevent insulation falling into the house

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – Full length 2x6 nailer has been installed to allow space for insulation at wall intersection

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Right – All supply ducts in this home were located in conditioned space; any return ducts that were located in the attic were insulated with closed-cell spray foam and buried in the blown-in attic insulation to prevent air leakage and heat loss.

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Thu, 09/30/2021 - 12:00

Right - Raised-heel trusses increase the roof height above the eaves allowing more space for insulation above exterior wall top plates; exterior wall sheathing extends up to keep wind from soffit vents from disrupting insulation.

Example of the advanced framing technique, double-stud wall cavity, which will later be filled with blown insulation

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Thu, 01/01/2015 - 12:00

Right: This heat pump water heater is installed in a small space so the, intake air is ducted from an adjacent room; the water heater since on a pad of foam insulation and has a good drain line configuration but the waterpipes lack insulation

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Wed, 02/14/2024 - 12:00

Capillary Break Beneath Slab - Polyethylene Sheeting or Rigid Insulation over Aggregate or Sand and Geotextile Mat

Guide describing how to install a capillary break under a slab foundation using either polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation installed over aggregate or over sand and geotextile matting.

Advanced framing details throughout house limit use of lumber and makes space for bonus insulation.

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Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:00

Flat roof with cavity spray foam plus loose-fill insulation and gypsum board thermal barrier.

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Fri, 05/01/2015 - 12:00

Right – Rigid air barrier installed between double-wall assembly. Inside cavity will be insulated

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging

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Thu, 01/01/2009 - 12:00

Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.

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Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:00

Air Sealing and Insulating Common Walls (Party Walls) in Multi-Family Buildings - Code Compliance Brief

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May, 2016

The intent of this brief is to provide code-specific information about air sealing and insulating common walls in multi-family buildings to help ensure that the measures will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing the same information to all interested parties (e.g., code officials, builders, designers, etc.) is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

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Mon, 09/01/2014 - 12:00

Assessing Foundation Insulation Strategies for the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code in Cold Climate New Home Construction

Author(s)

Mosiman Garrett,

Ojczyk Cindy,

VonThoma Ed

Organization(s)

University of Minnesota,

UMN,

NothernSTAR,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

April, 2013

Report focused on foundation insulation R-values for cold climates and the design, construction, and performance implications.

Cost Analysis of Roof-Only Air Sealing and Insulation Strategies on 1 1/2-Story Homes in Cold Climates

Author(s)

Ojczyk Cindy

Organization(s)

University of Minnesota,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE,

NothernSTAR

Publication Date

December, 2014

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame

Reference

Retrofit Techniques and Technologies: Air Sealing, Volume 10

Author(s)

Baechler Michael C,

Gilbride Theresa L,

Hefty Marye G,

Cole Pam C,

Williamson Jennifer,

Love Pat M

Organization(s)

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,

PNNL,

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Report identifying the steps to take, with the help of a qualified home performance contractor, to seal unwanted air leaks while ensuring healthy levels of ventilation and avoiding sources of indoor air pollution.

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Mon, 04/12/2010 - 12:00

This IR camera image of the ceiling shows pink and blue spots that indicate where insulation is missing in the attic.

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Wed, 12/14/2022 - 12:00

Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems, ASTM E2634-18(2022)

Author(s)

ASTM International

Organization(s)

ASTM

Publication Date

October, 2022

A specification covering the application of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) that act as permanent formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams & walls which was published in the year 2022 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.