August 3, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 How to Insulate Old Masonry Buildings Without Causing Water Problems Letting the brick dry evenly is the key for old masonry walls that want to leak less energy Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing Tile, Flooring, Drywall Details in 4D detail
July 18, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Insulated Monolithic Slab with Brick Ledge Adding brick to the outside of a house complicates insulating outside a slab. So Insulate inside. Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
July 11, 2016 Updated: December 5, 2023 Frost-Protected Monolithic Slab An affordable insulated slab foundation suitable for climate zones 4, 5, and 6 Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing Details in 4D detail
June 27, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Two Ways to Flash Roof Edges Protect the eave from ice dams and sideways rain Roofing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail
May 9, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Monolithic Slab Edge Insulation for Warm and Hot Climates An affordable insulated slab foundation suitable for climate zones 1, 2, and 3 Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing Details in 4D detail
May 2, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 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’re one step closer to the Energy Star HVAC & Mechanicals Details in 4D detail
April 4, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Energy Star 2.1: Walls Behind Tubs and Showers Tight makes right behind tubs and showers—because they can be *ruff* to retrofit Insulation & Air Sealing Kitchens & Baths Details in 4D detail
March 28, 2016 Updated: August 24, 2023 Building Performance Begins on the Blueprints Thermal shorts and good design don't mix Concrete & Masonry Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Glues, Sealants, Coatings Details in 4D detail
March 14, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Airtight Drywall: Step by Step With blower door tests in the building code, it is up to more than just the insulators or the GC to deliver results: many trades have a stake. Insulation & Air Sealing Tile, Flooring, Drywall Glues, Sealants, Coatings Details in 4D detail
March 7, 2016 Updated: June 15, 2023 Weather Barrier #DoneRight Weather Barriers done right means weather barriers that go to work on more than just sunny days Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Details in 4D detail