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1776.22

EIFS - ideal caulking configurations

· p. 319

The illustration shows cutaway EIFS wall terminations with a two-stage caulk joint on the left and a single-stage caulk joint on the right. The cutaways expose insulation board, reinforcing mesh, base coat, and finish co

1336

Backer rods

· p. 239

The illustration shows a horizontal joint between two building elements, with caulking applied along the exposed face. A cylindrical polyethylene foam backer rod is fitted into the gap behind the caulking, with its end e

1686.6

Tile failure due to moisture

· p. 300

The illustration shows a bathtub with a three-sided tiled surround, divided by a dashed line into good and bad conditions. The good side identifies watertight grout, maintained caulking at the bathtub edge, tile tops and

1817

Windows move

· p. 328

A wall section shows a wood window frame and sill extension above a brick sill in a brick-veneer wall, with framing, sheathing, sheathing paper and interior drywall identified. The upper detail shows the window moving do

0069

Chimney flashings - things to look for

· p. 20

The illustration shows a brick chimney penetrating a sloped shingle roof, with head flashing on the uphill side, step flashing along the side, and apron flashing on the downhill face. Counter flashing overlaps the roof f

1776.8

EIFS - window flashing detail: simple

· p. 318

Two sectional details show EIFS terminations at a window head and window sill in an insulated framed wall. Both details specify reinforcing mesh and base coat backwrapped at least 4 inches and fasteners for wind resistan

1775

EIFS installation details

· p. 317

The illustration shows a cutaway of an exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS), exposing foam insulation board, reinforcing mesh, base coat, and a textured exterior finish. Foam board joints are shown tight and flus

1816

Capillary break

· p. 327

A window and wall cross-section shows a projecting sill above brick veneer, with wall framing, sheathing, and sheathing paper behind the masonry. Three enlarged details compare how water flows over the sill edge and alon