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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.

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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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Indoor airPLUS Version 2 Reaches for the Sky: New Opportunities for Healthier Multifamily Buildings

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Inside FORTIFIED Intro for Evaluators NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED Non-Roofer Considerations NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Homeowner NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Roofer NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on Existing Roofs in High Wind Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on Existing Roofs in Hurricane Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Drip Edge in High Wind Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Drip Edge in Hurricane Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Sealed Roof Deck with Self-Adhered Underlayment

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Self-Adhered Starter Strips

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Underlayment Over Taped Seams

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Inside FORTIFIED: Sealing Roof Seams with Tape

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Inside FORTIFIED: Sealing Roof Seams with Two Layers of Felt

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Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
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Interior and exterior footing drains keep moisture away from the foundation. Spray-on water proofing helps the concrete foundation walls resist moisture.

Interior and exterior footing drains keep moisture away from the foundation. Spray-on water proofing helps the concrete foundation walls resist moisture.
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Intermittent water leaks have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.

Intermittent water leaks have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.
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Introduction to Phius ZERO

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Jorge and Paul's Adventure with HRV

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Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.

Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.
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LaHouse Foundations - Rising Above the Floods