Nebraska Energy Office

NEW CONSTRUCTION

RESOURCE EFFICIENT
CONSTRUCTION DESIGN DETAILS

A number of issues related to new home construction are addressed in this section.
Diagrams of the construction details are available in either HTM, PDF or DWF formats.
The HTM format can be accessed with most web browsers.
The PDF format requires the use of Acrobat Reader software, which can be downloaded free.

The DWF format requires the use of Volo View software, which can be downloaded free.

Basement Wall

Insulated Basement Wall – Exterior Rigid Insulation w/Stucco Finish    HTM    PDF    DWF
Insulated Basement Wall – Interior Batt Insulation   HTM   PDF   DWF
Insulated Basement Wall – Interior Rigid Insulation HTM   PDF   DWF
Insulated Basement Wall – Interior Rigid Insulation w/Brick Veneer    HTM   PDF   DWF

Exterior Wall

Air Sealing Detail   HTM    PDF    DWF
Corner Framing Detail w/Sheathing and Rigid Insulation Board    HTM   PDF   DWF
Corner Framing Detail w/Thin Profile Structural Sheathing    HTM   PDF   DWF
Corner Trim Detail for Rigid Insulation with Vinyl Siding    HTM   PDF   DWF
Corner Trim Detail for Rigid Insulation with Wood Siding.v1    HTM   PDF    DWF
Corner Trim Detail for Rigid Insulation with Wood Siding.v2    HTM   PDF   DWF
Exterior Double Wall Detail    HTM   PDF   DWF
Framed Wall Insulation and Sealing Detail    HTM    PDF    DWF

Floor

Cantilevered Floor Insulation Detail HTM PDF DWF

Foundation Wall

Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation CMU on Concrete Footing    HTM   PDF   DWF
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation Monolithic Slab with Horizontal Wing Insulation for Colder Climates   HTM   PDF   DWF
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundation Concrete Grade Beam   HTM   PDF   DWF
Slab-On-Grade Insulation Exterior    HTM   PDF   DWF
Slab-On-Grade Insulation Interior w/Insulated Joint    HTM   PDF   DWF
Slab-On-Grade Insulation Interior w/Trimmed Insulation    HTM   PDF    DWF
Slab-On-Grade w/Brick Veneer (Exterior Insulation)    HTM    PDF   DWF
Slab-On-Grade w/Integral Grade Beam (Exterior Insulation)    HTM    PDF   DWF
Trench Footing Exterior Insulation    HTM    PDF   DWF
Unvented Crawl Space Wall w/Interior Insulation    HTM    PDF   DWF
Unvented Crawl Space Wall w/Interior Batt Insulation    HTM    PDF   DWF
Vented Crawl Space Wall w/Ceiling Insulation    HTM    PDF   DWF

Framing

Cathedral Ceiling Insulation    HTM    PDF   DWF
Exterior/Interior Wall Connection @ Base Plate w/Blocking    HTM    PDF    DWF
Exterior/Interior Wall Connection @ Base Plate w/Clips    HTM   PDF   DWF
Exterior/Interior Wall Connection @ Base Plate w/2x6    HTM    PDF    DWF
Exterior/Interior Wall Connection w/Single Top Plate    HTM   PDF    DWF
Insulated Window & Door Header – Double Header    HTM    PDF   DWF
Insulated Window & Door Header – Single Header    HTM   PDF   DWF   PHOTO
Optimum Value Engineering Options    HTM    PDF   DWF
Optional Header Details    HTM    PDF   DWF
Raised Heel Conventional Truss    HTM    PDF   DWF   PHOTO
Raised Heel Scissor Truss    HTM    PDF   DWF
Single Top Plate Connector Detail    HTM    PDF   DWF
Single Top Plate Corner Framing    HTM   PDF   DWF
Two Stud Corner Framing w/Clip    HTM   PDF   DWF   PHOTO
Two Stud Corner Framing w/Support Board    HTM   PDF   DWF

Miscellaneous

Air Leakage Sites    HTM    PDF   DWF
Attic Hatch Detail #1    HTM    PDF   DWF
Attic Hatch Detail #2    HTM    PDF    DWF
Attic Ventilation Detail    HTM   PDF    DWF
Bathtub Sealing Detail    HTM   PDF    DWF
Duct Sealing and Insulating Detail    HTM   PDF    DWF
Mechanical Room Sealing Detail    HTM   PDF    DWF
Properly Landscaped Wind Effects    HTM    PDF   DWF
Recessed Can Light Detail    HTM   PDF   DWF
Sealed Outlet Boxes    HTM    PDF   DWF   PHOTO
Sealing and Caulking Detail    HTM   PDF    DWF
Water Heater Details    HTM   PDF    DWF
Whole House Fan Air Flow    HTM    PDF   DWF
Whole House Fan Sealing Detail    HTM   PDF    DWF
Thermal Defects    HTM    PDF   DWF

Rim Joist

Basement Rim Air Barrier    HTM    PDF    DWF
Post and Beam Air Sealing    HTM    PDF    DWF
Standard Rim Air Barrier    HTM   PDF   DWF

Ventilation

Partition Transfer Grille HTM PDF DWF
Transfer Grille Over Door Opening HTM PDF DWF PHOTO

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