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A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.
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A moisture meter verifies that the moisture of the framing is below the recommended 18%.
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A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.
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Air-seal above-grade sill plates adjacent to conditioned space to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal drywall to top plates at all attic/wall interfaces to minimize air leakage.
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An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.
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Brick wall assembly for a hot-humid climate with no Class I vapor retarder and with an air gap (drained cavity) to dissipate vapor driven into the wall by the sun.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment
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Density, specific heat, and volumetric heat capacity (in metric and in English units) of various construction materials
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Do not install carpet in areas that are likely to get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways, or laundry rooms.
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Do not install lumber, plywood, or other building materials that show visible signs of water damage or mold.
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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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Failure of extruded concrete flat tile roofing due to bond failure between tile, mortar, and underlayment resulting from hurricane force winds.
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Flame Spread Classification and Ratings for Common Building Materials (adapted from Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshall 2021)
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Flood damage-resistant materials include concrete and tile flooring, metal cabinets and doors, and glass-block windows.
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ICF bricks are stacked to form hollow walls that are reinforced with steel rebar before the concrete is poured in
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In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.
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Install a foam gasket along top plates before installing drywall
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Install birdstop at the eave in tile roofs to minimize the accumulation of debris, a fire hazard, at the roof edge.
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Metal drain pans under HVAC equipment can corrode over time, especially in humid environments
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Metal Flashing Material Table
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Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements.
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Non-hardening removable putty can be used to seal around wiring holes in the HVAC cabinet
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Right - A corrugated metal closure conceals the exterior rigid insulation at the slab edge
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Right - A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation.
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