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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.

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 – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck

Right – Wind baffle installation maintains necessary code clearance between baffle and roof deck
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Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.

Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.
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Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall

Right-- IR photo shows how effectively spray foam insulated/air sealed attic kneewall and the floor cavities under kneewall
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Right: Brick veneer is flashed correctly with weep holes and a fine mesh screen is installed to prevent pest entry.

Right: Brick veneer is flashed correctly with weep holes and a fine mesh screen is installed to prevent pest entry.
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Right: Flashing the butt joints in lap siding installations is a better practice than relying on caulk to seal the joints.

Right: Flashing the butt joints in lap siding installations is a better practice than relying on caulk to seal the joints.
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Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.

Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.
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Rigid foam insulating sheathing installed over an existing garage ceiling with retrofits to air seal exterior wall before adding exterior wall insulating sheathing

Rigid foam insulating sheathing installed over an existing garage ceiling with retrofits to air seal exterior wall before adding exterior wall insulating sheathing
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Rigid foam insulating sheathing is installed on existing garage ceiling and covered with a new gypsum board fire protection layer installed over the foam.

Rigid foam insulating sheathing is installed on existing garage ceiling and covered with a new gypsum board fire protection layer installed over the foam.
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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.

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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Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes

Roof decking has adhered radiant barrier that is perforated, in addition to the nail holes
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Roof-wall flashing details.

Roof-wall flashing details.
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Sealing structural penetrations at roof wall intersections

Sealing structural penetrations at roof wall intersections
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Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

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Sloped roof with cavity spray foam insulation sprayed on underside of roof deck and covered with sprayed-on thermal or ignition barrier coating.

Sloped roof with cavity spray foam insulation sprayed on underside of roof deck and covered with sprayed-on thermal or ignition barrier coating.
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Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.

Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.
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Spray foam insulates and air-seals the ceiling deck and top plates of this vented attic.

Spray foam insulates and air-seals the ceiling deck and top plates of this vented attic.
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Spray foam insulates the top plates and air seals them to the ventilation baffles before ceiling drywall is installed.

Spray foam insulates the top plates and air seals them to the ventilation baffles before ceiling drywall is installed.
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Spray foam insulation air-seals and insulates the floor above the garage; the joist will be filled with fibrous insulation in this flash-and-batt approach.

Spray foam insulation air-seals and insulates the floor above the garage; the joist will be filled with fibrous insulation in this flash-and-batt approach.
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Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase

Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase
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Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase.

Spray foam insulation used for raised ceiling duct chase.
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Staining and the absence of flashing at the base of an exterior brick wall

Staining and the absence of flashing at the base of an exterior brick wall