Energy-Smart Details
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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
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Managing Water at the Windowsill
Four details for preventing moisture accumulation and movement toward the interior face of an exterior wall
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ICCF Foundation with Open-Web Floor Trusses
The Perfect Block foundation system answers the call for a deep basement, low thresholds, and minimal concrete
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Better Energy Efficiency With Insulated Headers
A detail for creating a cavity to hold insulation at window and door openings
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Venting a Low-Slope Roof
A retrofit to correct blocked rafter cavities that inhibit proper ventilation
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Vapor Retarders and Air Barriers in High-Performance Homes
Building envelope details to minimize air leakage for energy-efficient foundation, wall, and roof assemblies
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How to Keep Your Basement Dry and Healthy
A proven method for contolling water, air movement, vapor diffusion, and heat loss in foundation slabs and walls
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The Evolution of an Energy-Smart Roof
A system of galvalume panels and furring strips creates a radiant-barrier roof with ventilated roof deck suitable for all climates
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Conditioned Space Meets Unconditioned Garage, Part II
A floor assembly that ensures a continuous air barrier, thermal comfort, and humidity control in a room above a garage
