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Some species of native prairie plants have much deeper root systems than Kentucky blue grass, increasing the ability of those plants to retain and filter stormwater

Some species of native prairie plants have much deeper root systems than Kentucky blue grass, increasing the ability of those plants to retain and filter stormwater
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Spray foam extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by adding dimple plastic drainage mat and rigid foam insulation.

Spray foam extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by adding dimple plastic drainage mat and rigid foam insulation.
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Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed.

Spray foam extends down the inside of the foundation wall to the uninsulated slab; because the wall lacked exterior perimeter drainage, the slab was cut and an interior footing drain was installed.
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Spray foam insulation extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by cutting the slab to install drainage mat against the wall and a new perimeter footing drain, along with rigid foam plastic above the slab.

Spray foam insulation extends down the foundation wall to the slab, which has been retrofitted by cutting the slab to install drainage mat against the wall and a new perimeter footing drain, along with rigid foam plastic above the slab.
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Spray foam on a stone or rubble foundation

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Spray foam on a stone or rubble foundation
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Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

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Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall
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Spruce Up Your Sprinkler System in Four Easy Steps

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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
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Staking Ground Poly

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Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation

Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation
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Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.

Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.
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Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
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Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles

Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles
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Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation

Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation
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Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing

Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing
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Step and kick-out flashing at all roof-wall intersections extending ≥ 4 in. on wall surface above roof deck and integrated with drainage plane above

Step and kick-out flashing at all roof-wall intersections extending ≥ 4 in. on wall surface above roof deck and integrated with drainage plane above
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Step and kickout flashing should be installed at all roof-wall intersections to protect the wall and divert rainwater runoff into a gutter.

Step and kickout flashing should be installed at all roof-wall intersections to protect the wall and divert rainwater runoff into a gutter.
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Stone Exterior Installation for Durability and Water Management

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Stone mulch provides a pervious walking surface while retaining moisture and minimizing erosion.

Stone mulch provides a pervious walking surface while retaining moisture and minimizing erosion.
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Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit

Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit
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Structural Stability -- Letting the Fundamentals Guide Your Judgement

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Stucco drainable wall assembly

Stucco drainable wall assembly
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Sump pump covers mechanically attached with full gasket seal or equivalent

Sump pump covers mechanically attached with full gasket seal or equivalent
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Sump pump functions

Sump pump functions