WRBs- Page 2 of 4
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Windows Before WRB?
Yes, if the flashing details are done right, you can safely install windows before the housewrap
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Adding Exterior Insulation to Existing Homes
Firsthand experience informs this basic plan for installing rigid insulation on the outside of an older building
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Continuous Insulation, Part 2
An overview of the products most commonly used for exterior insulation and considerations for detailing this type of wall assembly
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Monopoly Roof Framing
An alternative approach to roof framing that creates a continuous air barrier and eliminates thermal bridging
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The FORTIFIED Roof System
An introduction to a roof assembly and certification program from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Indoor Relative Humidity and Window Condensation
A practical solution to preventing wood-framed windows from sweating in a tight house
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Alternatives to Zip System Sheathing
The increased costs of OSB have led high performance–home builders to search for replacement products that integrate sheathing, insulation, and water and air control layers. Here are a few.
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Insulating a Concrete-Block House
A Michigan homeowner looks for a way to insulate above-grade walls without marring the decorative block
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SponsoredMaterials for High-Performance Building Envelopes
A roundup of newer products being adopted by today’s green building–minded pros
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Detailing a Wall-to-Roof Truss Transition
An approachable Passive House–level assembly with raised-heel trusses, exterior wood-fiber insulation, and plywood air barrier
