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4 CASE STUDIES
Two complete sections are presented as typical for Louisville (Figure 2.43) and Chicago
(Figure 2.44) that meet or exceed the 2012 IECC as well as meet the requirements for
environmental separation. See tables 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 for specific insulation levels to achieve
overall desired performance in other cities in these climate zones.
Owens Corning Shingles Soil gas Roof
stack vented flashing
Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK
through flashed
EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation or roof penetration
PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation)(R-38)
raft-R-mate baffle prevents wind blowing
through insulation and maintains
1-1/2" clearance under roof sheathing
Attic
WeatherLock Ice & Water barrier ventilation through
protection membrane (ice-dam VentSure Exhaust
protection where required) Ventilation

EnergyComplete R-10 Rigid insulation

Sealant (FOAMULAR XPS)
Energy-
Complete
1x4 wood furring 24" o.c.
Sealant at all
VentSure Wall gypsum must be installed and caulked penetrations
Intake Ventilation to foam with EnergyComplete Sealant
Vinyl or aluminum siding before ceiling gypsum board installed
Gypsum board with semi-permeable
Exterior rigid insulation (latex) paint
(FOAMULAR XPS) 2X6 24" o.c. advanced framing
with joints taped/sealed
with JointSealR Foam Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK Soil gas
Joint Tape EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation ventilation stack
Plastic L-bracket for or PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation)(R-21)
insect/rodent protection EnergyComplete Sealant
Figure 2.43:
of rigid insulation
Louisville case Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK
J-channel starter strip
study profile. EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS Insulation)
For termite protection Foam filler
provide 3'-0" of mulch and
then drought-resistant plants Sill gasket (FoamSealR Sill Plate Gasket)
Treated wood frame wall
Gypsum board with permeable (latex) paint
Ground slopes
away at 5% Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK EcoTouch PINK
(6 in. per 10 ft.) FIBERGLAS Insulation or PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation)
Impermeable backfill Rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS) with joints
taped/sealed with JointSealR Foam Joint Tape

Granular backfill Joint in rigid insulation to facilitate

application of sealant Energy-
Urethane sealant Urethane sealant bead sealing rigid Complete
insulation to slab Sealant at all
Concrete Treated wood bottom plate penetrations
foundation wall

Damp-
proofing
Concrete slab
Filter fabric Perforated drain pipe
Polyethylene vapor barrier added to "T" in order
Stone drainage Rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS)
pad to couple sub-crawl
Perforated drain pipe pressure field to vent
Sub-slab stone layer (no fines) stack
Capillary break over
footing (dampproofing Rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS) as bond break
or membrane)
Concrete footing Drain pipe through footing

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