November 6, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Animation: Floating Insulated Subfloor on a Slabless Slab Wait, what? Concrete & Masonry Details in 4D detail
May 22, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Storm Proof Roof (2): Edge Flashing and Starter Strip Roofs peel off from the edges, so it is critical to hold them tight Roofing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
May 3, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Slick Transition from Foundation Insulation to Wall Sheathing Outside insulation is an effective way to keep heat in. The devil is in the details, such as this one Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
April 24, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 Stormproof Roof: Design and Construction Advice Overlapping tapes with gravity in mind keeps water out of the house Framing Roofing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
March 27, 2018 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Brick Wall Flashing and Insulation Retrofit A retrofit solution that works great for a low-skill workforce—like volunteers Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
November 9, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Seal Holes from Pipes and Wires An item on the Energy Star Thermal Bypass Checklist. Item 5.1.2, to be exact ... Insulation & Air Sealing Kitchens & Baths Glues, Sealants, Coatings Details in 4D detail
November 7, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Window Install in a Thick ZIP Wall The general idea of installing windows is to plug the big hole that you just cut in the wall. WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Details in 4D detail
September 29, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Airseal the Rim Joist and Wall Framing Connection Glue the rim joist, caulk the gaps, and overhang the wall sheathing to tighten this leaky building assembly Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Details in 4D detail
August 15, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Simple Balanced Ventilation System Two fans talk to each other to replace stale air with fresh air HVAC & Mechanicals Details in 4D detail
July 26, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Drainable Deck Flashing A 4-Dimensional look at deck flashing that works Decks & Porches Details in 4D detail