Energy-Smart Details
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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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Simple Structure, High Performance
A slab foundation, advanced framing, and conditioned space for mechanical equipment are smart strategies for an energy-efficient building
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Energy-Efficient Solution to Radon Mitigation
A method for sealing off radon that results in better air-sealing and proper ventilation, which means less energy usage
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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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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
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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
