24”OC24

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R-13 FG batt

R-11 FG batt

1-1/2” Thermaxtape

The

rmax wall assembly stoptop plate stop (overlap)

5/8” drywall

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REVISION #1 10.09.09:

Exterior and interior 2x4 studs STAGGERED (offset = 12”) for better thermal break

REVISION #2 10.09.09:

•Use 2x3 studs at:corners (drywall)

1-1/2” Handi (closed cell) foam to wrap interior studs

24”OC

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1/2” rigid foam board (cover full depth of rough opening, 4 sides)

2x4 exterior frame

2x3 interior frame

Pine window stool

Drywall casing in lieu of jams (sides/top)

Window (or Door)

EXT WALL PLAN VIEW (window/door opening)

REVISION #2 10.09.09:

•Use 2x3 studs at:corners (drywall)

•2x3 (interior wall) king/jack studs of window and door openings (if structurally suitable)

•2x3 framing at all rough openings to reduce thermal bridging

SOLAR RANCH © 2009 FINISH WERKS LLC (Rev 10.09.09)

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2x Header

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1/2” rigid foam board to cover full depth of rough opening, from outside of Thermax to back of

gypsum, on 4 sides)

AND 1/2” rigid foam sandwiched in the header

REVISION #2 10.09.09:

•2x3 (interior wall) king/jack studs of window and door openings (if structurally suitable)

•2x3 framing at all rough openings to reduce thermal bridging

SOLAR RANCH © 2009 FINISH WERKS LLC (Rev 10.09.09)

ENVELOPE SECTION

ENVELOPE SECTION (top half)

ENVELOPE SECTION (bottom half)