Energy Performance and Moisture Control of Ceilings and Roofs 1

Raised Heel Truss 2 Insulate full height over exterior wall

3 Attic Insulation and Details Build a dam around access to allow full coverage

Don’t leave a hole in the ceiling 4 THE EZ HATCH ATTIC ACCESS DOOR FOR NEW AND RETRO-FIT CONSTRUCTION INSTALLS IN MINUTES INTO A 22-1/2" x 30-1/2" ROUGH OPENING!!

5 Pay Attention to Band Joists

6 Sealing Attic Knee-walls An attic knee-wall has unconditioned attic space on one side and conditioned space on the other

7 Sealing Attic Knee-Walls

8 Sealing Attic Knee-walls

9 Effective Insulation Techniques for Attic Kneewalls Step 1: Apply interior pressure boundary Check rating on foam products ASTM E-84, FM 4880, or UL 1040 Foams generally need a fire-rated cover Step 2: Continuous Insulation between Studs

Air Sealing - Blocking & Sheathing 10 Attic knee-walls should be sheathed and capped

Open Web Joist Systems 11

Floor Truss with HVAC Pipe

Typical Ceiling trusses 13

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The IECC/IRC and the Building as a System - Mechanical System Duct Sealing and Insulation Shot of Sealed Combustion Heating System

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Metal Frame Roofs 20

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Living Roof Basic Assembly 25

Advantages of Living Roofs 26 Increased Insulation Reduces Storm Water Runoff Reduces “Heat Island” Effect Reduces Outside Noise

Grass Cover 27

Advantage of SIP Construction 28

Structural Insulated Panels 29

Panel Connections 30 Double Sill Plate Spline Connection

Roof Detail 31 Built in Beam Pocket