1. NH FC-01
RESIDENTIAL CUT-AWAY WALL SECTION
Typical Wall System:
Standard 2x6 Wood Frame Wall with Fiber Cement Board Siding
Primed and Painted Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board Tape and Mud
Fastener at Gypsum Board Joint
Vapor Barrier
2X6 Wood Stud, 16” O.C.
Blown-In Insulation
1/2” Exterior Sheathing
Sheathing Fasteners
House Wrap
Fiber Cement Board Lap Siding
Siding Fastener
Base Furring with Fastener
Insulative R-Value 18.1
Efficiency of Construction (# of Trades) 5
Approximate Wall Thickness 7”
Embodied Carbon Dioxide Output* +10.8
in kilograms per square foot
Recyclable or Biodegradable Content 71%
Materials with Volatile Chemical Content 9%
Approximate Cost Per Square Foot $16
The above figures are estimated with common building
materials and practices, and are not specific to any single
manufacturer. It reflects the performance of mid-wall
conditions only and does not take into account floor, roof,
corner, opening or mechanical conditions.
*Source: Athena Institute and University of Minnesota, US Life
Cycle Inventory Database, EcoCalculator for Assemblies.
website: http://www.americanlimetec.com
LAST REVISED 2010-11-16 email: info@americanlimetec.com
COPYRIGHT 2010 AMERICAN LIME TECHNOLOGY. telephone: 773.286.0566
2. NH BV-01
RESIDENTIAL CUT-AWAY WALL SECTION
Typical Wall System:
Standard 2x6 Wood Frame Wall with Brick Veneer
Primed and Painted Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board Tape and Mud
Fastener at Gypsum Board Joint
Vapor Barrier
2X6 Wood Stud, 16” O.C.
Batt Insulation
1/2” Exterior Sheathing
Sheathing Fastener
House Wrap
Brick Tie
Air Cavity
Brick Veneer
Flashing with Continuous Fastener
Strip
Mortar Net at Base of Air Cavity
Weep Vent
Stainless Steel Counterflashing
Insulative R-Value 17.5
Efficiency of Construction (# of Trades) 5
Approximate Wall Thickness 11.5”
Embodied Carbon Dioxide Output* +9
in kilograms per square foot
Recyclable or Biodegradable Content 11%
Materials with Volatile Chemical Content 61%
Approximate Cost Per Square Foot $25
The above figures are estimated with common building
materials and practices, and are not specific to any single
manufacturer. It reflects the performance of mid-wall
conditions only and does not take into account floor, roof,
corner, opening or mechanical conditions.
*Source: Athena Institute and University of Minnesota, US Life
Cycle Inventory Database, EcoCalculator for Assemblies.
website: http://www.americanlimetec.com
LAST REVISED 2010-11-16 email: info@americanlimetec.com
COPYRIGHT 2010 AMERICAN LIME TECHNOLOGY. telephone: 773.286.0566
3. NH S-01
RESIDENTIAL CUT-AWAY WALL SECTION
Typical Wall System:
Standard CMU Wall with Stucco Exterior
Primed and Painted Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board Tape and Mud
Fasteners at Gypsum Board Joint
2X2 Wood Furring, 16” O.C.
1 1/2” Rigid Insulation
8” CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit)
CMU Wire Reinforcement
House Wrap
Stucco Reinforcing Mesh
Stucco Base Coat
Stucco Finish Coat
Paint Coat
Stainless Steel Weep Screed
Insulative R-Value 6.5
Efficiency of Construction (# of Trades) 6
Approximate Wall Thickness 10.75”
Embodied Carbon Dioxide Output* +16.3
in kilograms per square foot
Recyclable or Biodegradable Content 5%
Materials with Volatile Chemical Content 15%
Approximate Material Cost Per Sq. Foot $25
The above figures are estimated with common building
materials and practices, and are not specific to any single
manufacturer. It reflects the performance of mid-wall
conditions only and does not take into account floor, roof,
corner, opening or mechanical conditions.
*Source: Athena Institute and University of Minnesota, US Life
Cycle Inventory Database, EcoCalculator for Assemblies.
website: http://www.americanlimetec.com
LAST REVISED 2010-11-16 email: info@americanlimetec.com
COPYRIGHT 2010 AMERICAN LIME TECHNOLOGY. telephone: 773.286.0566
4. NH EIFS-01
COMMERCIAL CUT-AWAY WALL SECTION
Typical Wall System:
Standard Light-Gauge Metal Frame Wall with
EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System)
Primed and Painted Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board Tape and Mud
Vapor Barrier
6” Light Gauge Metal Framing, 24” O.C.
Fastener at Sheathing
Fasteners at Gypsum Board Joint
Batt Insulation
1/2” Sheathing
Air Barrier Wrap
Rigid Insulation Adhesive
2” Rigid Insulation
EIFS Reinforcing Mesh
EIFS Base Coat
EIFS Finish Coat
Paint Coat
Flashing with Continuous Fastener Strip
Insulative R-Value 18.7
Efficiency of Construction (# of Trades) 5
Approximate Wall Thickness 9.75”
Embodied Carbon Dioxide Output* +13.2
in kilograms per square foot
Recyclable or Biodegradable Content 6%
Materials with Volatile Chemical Content 88%
Approximate Material Cost Per Sq. Foot $22
The above figures are estimated with common building
materials and practices, and are not specific to any single
manufacturer. It reflects the performance of mid-wall
conditions only and does not take into account floor, roof,
corner, opening or mechanical conditions.
*Source: Athena Institute and University of Minnesota, US Life
Cycle Inventory Database, EcoCalculator for Assemblies.
website: http://www.americanlimetec.com
LAST REVISED 2010-11-16 email: info@americanlimetec.com
COPYRIGHT 2010 AMERICAN LIME TECHNOLOGY. telephone: 773.286.0566
5. NH PC-01
COMMERCIAL CUT-AWAY WALL SECTION
Typical Wall System:
Standard Precast Concrete Wall
Primed and Painted Interior Finish
Gypsum Board Tape and Mud
5/8” Gypsum Board
Vapor Barrier
Fasteners at Gypsum Board Joint
2” Light Gauge Metal Furring Channels,
24” O.C.
2” Rigid Insulation
Precast Concrete Wall Panel
Precast Steel Rebar Reinforcement Grid
Prime and Paint Coat
Steel Rebar Reinforcement Grid (welded
to Precast Wall Panel Rebar before
Concrete Slab is Poured)
Fluid-Applied Foundation Waterproofing
Membrane (below grade)
Insulative R-Value 7.5
Efficiency of Construction (# of Trades) 5
Approximate Wall Thickness 9”
Embodied Carbon Dioxide Output* +11.4
in kilograms per square foot
Recyclable or Biodegradable Content 66%
Materials with Volatile Chemical Content 25%
Approximate Cost Per Square Foot $29
The above figures are estimated with common building
materials and practices, and are not specific to any single
manufacturer. It reflects the performance of mid-wall
conditions only and does not take into account floor, roof,
corner, opening or mechanical conditions.
*Source: Athena Institute and University of Minnesota, US Life
Cycle Inventory Database, EcoCalculator for Assemblies.
website: http://www.americanlimetec.com
LAST REVISED 2010-11-16 email: info@americanlimetec.com
COPYRIGHT 2010 AMERICAN LIME TECHNOLOGY. telephone: 773.286.0566
6. NH BV-02
COMMERCIAL CUT-AWAY WALL SECTION
Typical Wall System:
Standard CMU Wall with Brick Veneer
Primed and Painted Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Gypsum Board Tape and Mud
Vapor Barrier
3 5/8” Light-Gauge Metal Framing,
24” O.C.
Batt Insulation
Fasteners at Gypsum Board Joint
CMU Wire Reinforcement
8” CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit)
Brick Tie
Air Barrier Wrap
2” Rigid Insulation
Air Cavity
Brick Veneer
Mortar Net at Base of Air Cavity
Flashing with Continuous Fastener
Strip
Weep Vent
Stainless Steel Counterflashing
Insulative R-Value 17.6
Efficiency of Construction (# of Trades) 5
Approximate Wall Thickness 18.5”
Embodied Carbon Dioxide Output* +21.8
in kilograms per square foot
Recyclable or Biodegradable Content 4%
Materials with Volatile Chemical Content 35%
Approximate Cost Per Square Foot $42
The above figures are estimated with common building
materials and practices, and are not specific to any single
manufacturer. It reflects the performance of mid-wall
conditions only and does not take into account floor, roof,
corner, opening or mechanical conditions.
*Source: Athena Institute and University of Minnesota, US Life
Cycle Inventory Database, EcoCalculator for Assemblies.
website: http://www.americanlimetec.com
LAST REVISED 2010-11-16 email: info@americanlimetec.com
COPYRIGHT 2010 AMERICAN LIME TECHNOLOGY. telephone: 773.286.0566
