Recent Articles
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High-Performance Window Header
Detailing a triple-glazed window in an extra-thick wall
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Installing a Flangeless Window in a Basement (or ICF) Wall
Flashing, drainage, and air sealing are key when integrating a window in a masonry wall
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ICF and Foamed Glass Foundation
An assembly for groundwater management, thermal resistance, and reduced concrete
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Flash-and-Batt for a Broken-Pitch Roof
A method for ensuring continuous insulation in a less-common roof assembly
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Double-Stud Wall: Second-Floor Band Joist
A detail for minimizing moisture migration and air leakage in a high-performance wall with standard band joist
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Weatherizing a Boxed-Bay Window
A detail for ensuring continuity of the four control layers on a structurally complicated building component
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Air Barrier for a Vented Roof
A detail for transitioning between an interior smart vapor retarder and exterior wall sheathing
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Continuous Control Layers for a Cathedral Ceiling
A detail for ensuring water, air, vapor, and thermal management at key transitions between wall and roof
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Thermal Control in a Monolithic Slab
Placing a turn-down slab outside the conditioned space removes the thermal bridge
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Slab on Grade Meets Partial Basement
A detail for ensuring thermal continuity when transitioning from a slab on grade to a partial-basement foundation