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Installing ZIP System Sheathing: Sheathing-to-Foundation Connection
Builder Ben Bogie presents three methods for making an airtight connection at the bottom of your walls using sealants or tapes that will adhere to concrete.
Better Vented-Roof Baffles
Reduce the amount of moisture that gets into insulation baffles by installing a variable-permeance membrane.
7 Common Fireblocking Locations
Builder Mike Guertin outlines fire-safety code requirements and suggests acceptable fireblocking and draftstopping methods and materials.
Getting Interior Air-Barrier Details Right
Installation of the Intello Plus membrane on the inside of the third floor of the 2020 FHB House happens in conjunction with additional wall framing to get a good air-seal and to make room for lots of cellulose insulation.
An Alternative Way to Install Roof Overhangs
While eave overhangs are typically built as part of the main roof framing, installing them as separate pieces offers better air-sealing opportunities.
A Case for Double-Stud Walls
Straightforward construction, common materials, and low embodied carbon are just some of the benefits of this superinsulated assembly.
Air-Sealing and Insulating
Planning ahead and focusing on the details are the keys to creating a tight envelope with Zip System sheathing and spray foam.
Air Barriers Are Essential for a Modern, High-Performance Home
Controlling air movement through the walls and ceilings is a key step toward comfort, energy efficiency, and building durability.
The California FHB House Air-Sealing and Insulation in Pictures
Delta air barriers and tapes and Rockwool insulation on the interior and exterior of the building envelope are key components of this high-performance house.
Installing Rockwool for Continuous Exterior Insulation
Careful cutting and fitting plus smart flashing details make the job of wrapping the walls and roof of the 2018 FHB House in mineral wool go according to plan.

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