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Detail of Unflanged Window in Wood Frame Wall with Stucco
R-15 Wall
Head
(Detail 1/3)
Sill
(Detail 2/3)
Jamb
(Detail 3/3)
Notes
This window detail uses a two stage seal to insure no water or air can infiltrate into the building. The exterior seal is installed by applying WRB tape into the rough opening and onto a back dam, and adding a backer rod & sealant joint. No sealant should be applied at the window sill to allow the window to drain. The interior seal is added by installing another backer rod & sealant joint. Expanding foam or special tapes can be used instead of sealant, however a backer rod should still be installed to prevent the foam from completely filling up the cavity and preventing the system to drain. Plastic shims should be used to level out the window in the rough opening. These shims elevate the window slightly, which creates a space for water the drain.
A drainage mat covered with building paper or vented airspace needs to be installed between the stucco and the sheathing in climates that receieve more than 20" rain per year to allow the wall to properly dry. See the Cladding Notes section below for more info.
* Whether or not you should use a Class II or III Vapor Barrier depends on your climate zone and location. Refer to Wall Barriers Notes section below for more info.
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Wall Barriers
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Climate Zone
Wood Frame Wall
Design Requirements
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Recommendation & calculations are based on the methods described in the Builder’s Guides from the Building Science Corporation and are only valid for residential occupancies.
Notes
This wall is designed with a vapor semi-impermeable stucco finish. Therefore a Class II Vapor Retarder needs to be installed in Climate Zone 5, 6 or 7. Class II Vapor Retarders can be either separate membranes, like 'Smart Vapor Retarders' (SVR), or kraft facing on the cavity insulation.
Product Options
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Smart Vapor Retarder (SVR)
Class II vapor retarders with variable permeance that block vapor in low, but not in high humidity conditions.
Fiberglass Batts (Kraft Faced)
Batts made from plastic reinforced glass fibers with a Class II vapor retarding facing.
Fiberglass Batts
Batts made from plastic reinforced glass fibers that are budget-friendly and easy to install.
Mineral Wool Batts
Fiberous batts that are vapor permeable, non-combustible and offer good energy performance.
Loose-Fill Fiberglass
Fiberglass particals that are blown in place that are budget-friendly and offer entry-level energy performance.
Cellulose Spray
Cellulose particlas that are blown in place that offer superior energy performance at a premium price point.
Spray Polyurethane Foam (Closed Cell)
Spray applied expanding foam that is water repellent, airtight and offers superior energy performance.
Spray Polyurethane Foam (Open Cell)
Spray aplied expanding foam that is budget-friendly and offers good acoustical and energy performance.
WRB
Learn which WRB works best for your project.
Mechanically Attached
Fluid Applied or Self-Adhering
Integral Sheathing with Water & Air Control Membranes
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Mechanically Attached Membranes
Membranes attached with fasteners that are budget-friendly, but sensitive to installation quality.
Fluid or Fully Adhered Membranes
Flexible or spray applied membranes that fully bond to the sheathing and offer superior air & water control.
Vapor Retarding Fluid or Fully Adhered Membranes
Flexible or spray applied membranes that fully bond to the sheathing and offer superior air & water control.
Integral Sheathing with WRB
Sheathing panels with factory applied barriers that offer great performance at reduced cost.
Cladding
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Brick Slips
Stucco
Stone Veneer
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Natural Stone Veneer
Thin layers of natural stone that offer durability and the timeless aesthetic of a natural material.
Cultured Stone Veneer
Composite stone materials made to resemble natural stone that are lighter to install, but slightly less durable.
Windows
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Budget-Friendly
Affordable windows without a thermal brake that have entry-range energy performance.
Mid-Range
Common windows with a simple thermal brake that provide solid energy performance.
High-Performance
Frames with multi-chambered thermal brakes that deliver a superior energy performance.
Luxury
Specialty windows with thin frames that have an exquisite performance and aesthetics.
