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This article is based on Windows questions asked during the August 18, 2005 COMcheck Web-based training session as well as questions received through email.
Advanced Wall Framing (794 KB)
Advanced framing refers to a variety of framing techniques designed to reduce the amount of lumber used and waste generated in the construction of a wood-framed house.
Uninsulated foundation, ductwork in unconditioned spaces, standard gas furnace and water heater, no ventilation system vs. Insulated foundation, ductwork in conditioned space, integrated hot water/spa...
Glass has been used for thousands of years to allow daylight into our buildings, while providing weather protection.
AEDG for Small Office Buildings - Vertical Glazing (45 KB)Vertical Glazing (Envelope) section of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides (AEDG) for Small Office Buildings.
This article is based on Walls questions asked during the August 18, 2005 COMcheck Web-based training session as well as questions received through email.
A curtain wall is any exterior wall that is attached to the building structure and which does not carry the floor or roof loads of the building. This includes heavy wall types such as brick veneer and...
Skylights have been used for over a century to provide interior daylighting. Early skylight systems consisted of plate glass (later wire glass) in metal frames and frequently incorporated both an exte...
Steel framing (24 KB)Steel framing is becoming more common in residential construction. The use of steel for framing residential construction has both advantages and disadvantages. Carefully consider both when deciding on...
Eliminating unnecessary wood framing within walls can increase the thermal efficiency of the wall system. Less framing allows more insulation to be installed and also eliminates hot and cold spots (fr...