WRB and House Wrap Installation Guide

January 31, 2017

House wraps and weather barriers can play a critical role in a high performance wall assembly. In fact, the WRB is a BFD

SECTION 4: SHAFTS

Details // Framing, WRB & Flashing, Insulation & Air Sealing

Sill Seal with Flashing Tape Air Barrier

The biggest crack in the house, revisited We published an airtight sill detail animation a little while ago…

Details // HVAC & Mechanicals

Sealing Holes in Bath Fan Ventilation Duct System (Energy Star 5.1.4)

A tight path to the outdoors keeps the indoors fresh and you can call it a day because you are one step closer to the Energy Star. The Energy Star checklist has a lot of items. Some of them…

SECTION 5: ATTIC/ CEILING INTERFACE

Details // HVAC & Mechanicals

Sealing Holes in Bath Fan Ventilation Duct System (Energy Star 5.1.4)

A tight path to the outdoors keeps the indoors fresh and you can call it a day because you are one step closer to the Energy Star. The Energy Star checklist has a lot of items. Some of them…

Details // Framing, HVAC & Mechanicals, Plumbing, Electrical, Insulation & Air Sealing

Airtight Dropped Soffit for Ducts, Fans, or Can Lights

Keep mechanical equipment within the envelope to improve the quality of houses and homes Any responsible bathroom builder puts a bath fan in the bathroom. Usually over the tub and shower…