Construction Details

  • Insulate exterior wall cavity continuously.
  • Insulate floor/ceiling edge where it meets the outside wall.
  • Keep insulation aligned with conditioned space boundary.
  • Insulate roof slope and knee wall.
  • Block airflow at soffit with baffles.
  • Floor of attic/knee area needs insulation if space is unconditioned.
  • Insulate wall cavity fully.
  • Seal rim/sill plate area tightly.
  • Maintain continuous air/vapor barrier at foundation joint.
  • Insulate wall between house and garage.
  • Ceiling above garage needs full insulation.
  • Seal edges to prevent air leakage.
  • Insulate roof/ceiling over living area.
  • Insulate vertical wall cavity below.
  • Air-seal soffit and any recessed fixtures.
  • Continuous insulation along roof line.
  • Seal around penetrations (flue/vents).
  • Maintain uninterrupted thermal barrier at wall-to-roof joint.
  • Vertical insulation along foundation wall.
  • Extend insulation below grade to footing top.
  • Seal slab edge + vapor barrier connection.
  • Insulate slab edge continuously downward.
  • Wall cavity insulation above slab line.
  • Vapor barrier placed under slab/inside wall.
  • Exterior foundation wall insulation full height.
  • Maintain vapor barrier continuity at wall/slab.
  • Seal rim/top plate area to stop air leakage.