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Chimney Flashing 7 Front Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 8 Left Side Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 9 Right Side Cap Flashing

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Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.

Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.
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Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.

Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.
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Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.

Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.
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Climate Zone Map from IECC 2021

Climate Zone Map from IECC 2021
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Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.

Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof

Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof
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Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing

Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing
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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs

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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Vapor retarder

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Combustion Safety Webinar

Combustion Safety Webinar
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Commercially available “roof hatch” products provide an openable access to the roof for maintenance and emergency egress that meets code dimensional requirements

Commercially available “roof hatch” products provide an openable access to the roof for maintenance and emergency egress that meets code dimensional requirements
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Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment

Composition shingle roofing system showing sheathing and hot-mopped underlayment
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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - ceiling and knee wall cavity insulation

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - ceiling and knee wall cavity insulation
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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space
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Connection Points for Gable End Overhang with Outriggers

Connection Points for Gable End Overhang with Outriggers
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Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections

Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections
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Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).

Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).
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Correct roof sheathing to framing connection technique; nails into framing.

Correct roof sheathing to framing connection technique; nails into framing.
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Cross section showing points of reinforcement and attachment to secure the chimney to the roof and ceiling joists.

Cross section showing points of reinforcement and attachment to secure the chimney to the roof and ceiling joists.