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4 CASE STUDIES
Two complete sections are presented as typical for Atlanta (Figure 2.70) and Boston (Figure
2.71) that meet the requirements for environmental separation net zero buildings in Climate
Zone 3 and Climate Zone 5 respectively.

Soil gas stack vented through

flashed roof penetration
Owens Corning Shingles
WeatherLock Ice & Water control layer
raft-R-mate prevents wind blowing Roof flashing
through insulation and maintains 1"
clearance under roof sheathing
R-7.5 Rigid insulation Attic ventilation
(FOAMULAR XPS) notched through VentSure
around roof rafters to act as Exhaust Ventilation
wind shield for roof insulation,
with joints taped/sealed with
JointSealR Foam Joint Tape

PROPINK EcoTouch PINK

FIBERGLAS Insulation or PROPINK Energy-
VentSure
L77 Loosefill Insulation (R-38) Complete
Intake Ventilation
EnergyComplete Sealant Sealant
Wood or fiber at all
Gypsum board with semi-permeable penetrations
cement siding (latex) paint
Furring or spacer strip Unfaced cavity insulation (PROPINK Soil gas
Figure 2.70: EcoTouch PINK FIBERGLAS\ ventilation stack
Atlanta Climate Zone 3 Insulation or PROPINK L77 Loosefill
case study profile. Building paper, housewrap
Insulation) R-13
or building wrap EnergyComplete Sealant
(PINKWRAP Housewrap) Energy-
Sill gasket (FoamSealR
Plastic L-bracket for Complete
Sill Plate Gasket)
insect/rodent protection Sealant
Masticed membrane strip at all
of rigid insulation
Concrete slab penetrations
For insect protection
provide 3'-0" of mulch and
then drought-resistant plants

Ground slopes away from Polyethylene vapor barrier Perforated drain

wall at 5% (6 in. per 10 ft.)
Concrete foundation wall
Granular capillary break and
drainage pad (no fines)
Rigid insulation (FOAMULAR
XPS) as bond break material
pipe added to "T"
in order to couple
sub-slab pressure
field to vent stack

Rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS)

Concrete footing below frost depth

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