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Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier
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Right - This shed roof is constructed with 1X4 furring strips installed over the decking and underlayment for ventilation beneath the metal roofing.
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Right - This tiny house has a mono-sloped shed roof angled toward the sun to provide maximum space for solar panels.
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Right - This water softener filters hard water through a mineral-collecting medium before delivering water to the main plumbing system.
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Right - This waterproofing membrane on the interior of a deep soldier pile foundation with wood lagging is continuous, and penetrations through the membrane have been sealed.
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Right - Water pressure reducing valves should be installed prior to fixture piping such as where water enters the home.
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Right – A 1-inch layer of XPS rigid foam covers the 2x6 wall studs and is topped by ½-inch-thick plywood sheathing, which is covered with draining house wrap and serves as a nailing surface for siding and trim.
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Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney
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Right – A deep porch provides shade and keeps sun off sliding glass doors in this Arizona home while artificial turf and xeriscaping minimize irrigation usage.
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Right – A dimpled plastic rainscreen product is installed over liquid-applied waterproofing on the exterior of the ICF foundation walls, directing water down the wall to the perimeter drain tile, thus encouraging drainage around the foundation.
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Right – A flexible flashing product is installed around the corners of the window sill before installing the windows.
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Right – A fully adhered roof membrane provides thorough water and wind protection in this mountain top location.
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Right – A metal flashing was installed behind the first row of siding above the windows to guide water over the trim.
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Right – A protective membrane has been installed in the valleys and at the eaves of this roof before installing underlayment.
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Right – A rain barrel is connected to the downspout of this home while a roll-up run-out on the downspout carries excess water several feet from the home during heavy rainfalls.
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Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.
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Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.
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Right – A sump pump with a perforated sump pit was installed in the crawlspace slab to reduce water accumulation under the slab
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Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.
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Right – Even house wrap is installed in the factory for these modular homes where each floor is factory assembled.
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Right – Foil-faced insulation was added after the crawlspace was dried and sealed by diverting water runoff, sealing off crawlspace windows and vents, and adding sump pumps and exhaust fan ventilation
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Right – Foundation drainage mat was installed over the waterproof membrane that covers the sealed crawlspace window
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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.
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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage gap between the rigid foam and the siding.
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Right – Furring strips were installed to provide a 3/8-inch drainage plane over the rigid foam and under the fiber cement lap siding.
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Right – Half-inch furring strips provide a rain screen and air gap between the weather-resistant membrane and the fiber cement siding on the exterior walls of this marine-climate home.
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Right – House without gutters has waterproof liner, drain tile, and gravel bed extending more than 5 feet from foundation
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Right – If drip edge flashing is installed over fully adhered roof membrane at eaves, use flashing cement to seal the upper edge of the flashing
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Right – Install asphalt shingles over a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement
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Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.
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Right – Pavers provide a pervious ground surface allowing storm runoff to drain through to a gravel filtration and stormwater retention area below.
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Right – Polyethylene sheeting completely covers the aggregate and the footing with no tears or open seams
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Right – Polyethylene sheeting is laid over aggregate and over footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and between the footing and the stem wall
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Right – Polyethylene sheeting vapor barrier is installed and sealed to the crawlspace walls with mastic
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Right – Rain barrel installed with an overflow spout terminating at least 5 feet from foundation
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Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.
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Right – Start asphalt shingle installation with a starter strip set in an 8-inch strip of flashing cement
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Right – Taping the roof sheathing seams can greatly decrease the likelihood of water infiltration into a home in the event of a hurricane.
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Right – The base of the wall is water proofed and the seam between the base of the wall and the sidewalk is air sealed.
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Right – The basement contains four 5,000-gallon rainwater holding tanks for this home which meets all of its water needs with rainwater.
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Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system
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Right – The coated OSB sheathing can take the place of house wrap to serve as the weather-resistant barrier because it is sealed at the seams with a paint-on flashing.
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Right – The downspout pipe is far enough away from the foundation to prevent moisture problems
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Right – The downspout terminates into a catchment system that moves water away from the foundation of the house
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Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance
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Right – The drain tile connects to a sump pump which will pump water away from the foundation
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Right – The drain tile is installed along the bottom of the entire foundation footing
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Right – The drain tile is wrapped in fabric which will prevent it clogging with debris
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Right – The exterior unit of the mini-split heat pump is installed on blocks on a concrete pad to keep the equipment elevated above mud and water runoff.
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Right – The flashing is properly installed to create a complete drainage system with continuous rigid insulation sheathing/siding
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Right – The insulated concrete forms that are below-grade have a damp-proof coating to prevent moisture seeping into the foundation
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Right – The ridge flashing is secured with two rows of fasteners on each side of the ridge line
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Right – The rigid insulation covers all exterior walls and all seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
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Right – The seam between the slab and the foundation wall is sealed with urethane caulk.
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Right – The slab is coated with two coats of epoxy paint to minimize moisture transfer through the slab from the ground.
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Right – The water-resistant barrier covers the entire house and the seams are taped to provide a complete drainage system
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Right – The water-resistant barrier is layered over the step flashing to provide a complete drainage system
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Right – There is a properly installed and layered self-sealing bituminous membrane at the roof penetration
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Right – There is a self-sealing bituminous membrane installed at the valley of the roof prior to the roof felt
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Right – There is flashing installed along the top of the window and the water-resistant barrier is layered over to create a complete drainage system
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Right – There is flashing installed at the bottom of the wall to create a satisfactory drainage system
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Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace
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Right – This exterior door is installed to swing out and has storm protection shutters.
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Right – This low-slope flat roof assembly has continuity of both the air and water barriers
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Right – This low-slope roof and parapet assembly has continuity of both the air and water barriers
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Right – This metal panel window shutter is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and is secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.
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Right – This second-story deck also serves as a deep overhang to protect the entry door from weather
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Right – This swale has sloped sides with appropriate vegetation to filter rainwater.
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Right – Two-thirds of acrylic tape is offset above the joint and over and above the fasteners
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Right – two-thirds of the blue butyl flashing tape is above the sheathing seam; the top edge of the butyl flashing tape is covered with clear sheathing tape that is also offset so two-thirds is above the top edge of the butyl flashing.
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Right – Under metal roofing, sheathing is protected by metal edging over a fully adhered membrane and a slip sheet of loose laid building paper
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Right – Vertical and horizontal furring strips are installed over a breathable membrane weather resistant barrier to create an air gap and drainage plane behind the wood siding that will be installed next.
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Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.
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Right--A heavy polyethylene sheet covers the floor of this crawlspace providing a capillary break and vapor barrier to keep soil gases out of the house.
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Right--The polyethylene ground cover for this insulated crawlspace is taped at seams and around posts before the insulation and slab are installed.
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Right: All joints in the rigid foam are taped to keep stucco out of joints for even drying. Mesh tape (shown here) is used with expanded polystyrene (EPS); acrylic sheathing tape or self-adhered membrane is used with XPS
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Right: Brick veneer is flashed correctly with weep holes and a fine mesh screen is installed to prevent pest entry.
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Rigid foam insulation can serve as the drainage plane when all seams are taped. Furring strips provide an air gap behind the cladding.
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Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist
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Rigid mineral wool insulation is covered with ¼-inch wood battens which provides a air and drainage gap under the cedar and fiber cement siding.
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Riprap is used as a common erosion control technique along beachfronts and streambanks