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Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
Mulch can provide many benefits to a landscape.
New coated OSB roof sheathing is installed over the existing sheathing of the flat roof and taped at the seams to provide a continuous air barrier
Over the coated sheathing air barrier, the builder installed a continuous layer of 2-inch rigid foam and then covered this with a yellow mesh rain screen layer.
Over the taped rigid foam board, 2x4 furring strips provide a ventilating air gap and drainage plane under the engineered wood lap siding. The furring strips were attached with structural screws to provide an attachment surface for the siding.
Patio slabs, porch slabs, walks, and driveways sloped ≥ 0.25 in. per ft. away from home to edge of surface, or 10 ft., whichever is less
Pavers, gravel, stone, and other permeable surfaces allow rainwater some opportunity to drain minimizing storm water runoff.
Pest prevention can be as simple as 4 inch thick gravel or crushes stone around the perimeter and extending two feet out from the house.
Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes
Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.
Polyethylene completely covers the floor of this crawlspace and is attached to the walls and piers as well
Polyethylene is being attached to the crawlspace floor and walls with plywood furring strips
Polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation is installed in multiple layers with staggered, taped seams over the flat roof
Porous surfaces like pavers allow water to pass through and percolate slowly into the soil
Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home