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New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Article describing tips for effectively installing weatherstripping on windows and doors.
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South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff
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Article describing an overview of weatherstripping requirements.
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Michigan State University Extension
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Fact sheet describing weatherstripping materials, types, expected life expectancy, installation requirements, and pros and cons.
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HIRL
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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.
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HIRL,
NAHB
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Fact sheet describing best practices for flashing doors and windows to minimize air and water intrusion.
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FMA,
AAMA,
WDMA
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Guide describing the installation of windows in walls that have foam plastic insulating; guide provides several methods for attaching, supporting, and flashing windows in walls with rigid foam sheathing. (Note: The link only goes to the table of contents for the guide, the full guide can be...
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BSC,
NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.