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Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.

Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.
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Placement of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane

Placement of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane
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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes

Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes
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Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes

Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes
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Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.

Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in dishwasher connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in dishwasher connections.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.

Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in showerheads.

Plumbing leaks can occur in showerheads.
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Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.

Plywood or OSB panels are a cost-effective way to protect windows from wind-borne debris.
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Polyethylene completely covers the floor of this crawlspace and is attached to the walls and piers as well

Polyethylene completely covers the floor of this crawlspace and is attached to the walls and piers as well
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Polyethylene is being attached to the crawlspace floor and walls with plywood furring strips

Polyethylene is being attached to the crawlspace floor and walls with plywood furring strips
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Polyethylene sheeting covers the aggregate and extends down and under the footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and monolithic footing

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Polyethylene sheeting covers the aggregate and extends down and under the footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and monolithic footing
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Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over aggregate

Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over aggregate
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Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over geotextile matting

Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over geotextile matting
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Polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation is installed in multiple layers with staggered, taped seams over the flat roof

Polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation is installed in multiple layers with staggered, taped seams over the flat roof
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Poor drainage conditions can enable water to pool around the home.

Poor drainage conditions can enable water to pool around the home.
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Porous surfaces like pavers allow water to pass through and percolate slowly into the soil

Porous surfaces like pavers allow water to pass through and percolate slowly into the soil
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Pouring the slab

Pouring the slab
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Prescription for Better Buildings, Faster

Prescription for Better Buildings, Faster
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Proper fastener location for vinyl siding.

Proper fastener location for vinyl siding.
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Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall