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• IBC 1404.5.3

  Cladding attachment over foam sheathing to wood framing

  • Attachments through foam to wood framing meet Tables 1404.5.3.1/1404.5.3.2 or an approved design.

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• IBC 1404.5.3.1

  Direct attachment

  • Direct nails through foam into wood (1¼ in penetration) per Table 1404.5.3.1. Example: 0.131 in nail at 16 in o.c., 6 in vertical spacing, 11 psf allows 2.15 in foam.

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• IBC 1404.5.3.2

  Furred cladding attachment

  • Wood furring over foam into studs per Table 1404.5.3.2; horizontal furring is treated or durable.

  Works withIBC 2303.1.9IBC 2304.10.6

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• IBC 1404.5

  Fastening

  • Coverings use corrosion-resistant fasteners; through foam sheathing follow 1404.5.1–1404.5.3.

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• IBC 1402.3.1

  Attachments through exterior insulation

  • Furring and fasteners through continuous insulation are designed for Chapter 16 loads and cladding weight; through foam sheathing use 1404.5.1 to 1404.5.3.

  Works withIBC 1404.5.1IBC 1404.5.2IBC 1404.5.3

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