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Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane

Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
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Metal roofs provide a durable weather-resistant roof cladding

Metal roofs provide a durable weather-resistant roof cladding
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Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall

Moisture infiltration in below-grade wall
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Moisture Management Fundamentals with Joe Lstiburek

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Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace

Moisture problems must be dealt with before sealing and insulating a crawlspace
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Mold on drywall

Mold on drywall
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Mold on OSB sheathing

Mold on OSB sheathing
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Mold on wall, baseboard, and carpet

Mold on wall, baseboard, and carpet
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Mulch can provide many benefits to a landscape.

Mulch can provide many benefits to a landscape.
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Mulch can reduce erosion and help retain moisture.

Mulch can reduce erosion and help retain moisture.
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New coated OSB roof sheathing is installed over the existing sheathing of the flat roof and taped at the seams to provide a continuous air barrier

New coated OSB roof sheathing is installed over the existing sheathing of the flat roof and taped at the seams to provide a continuous air barrier
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New Orleans House Profile

New Orleans House Profile
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes, Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Technology Solutions for New Manufactured Homes, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington

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No Class I Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Exterior Walls in Warm-Humid Climates

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On some water heaters, the temperature controls are behind an access panel; if the water heater has two access panels, remove both panels to check and set temperature controls.

On some water heaters, the temperature controls are behind an access panel; if the water heater has two access panels, remove both panels to check and set temperature controls.
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Open sump pump

Open sump pump
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Options for door sweeps.

Options for door sweeps.
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Over the coated sheathing air barrier, the builder installed a continuous layer of 2-inch rigid foam and then covered this with a yellow mesh rain screen layer.

Over the coated sheathing air barrier, the builder installed a continuous layer of 2-inch rigid foam and then covered this with a yellow mesh rain screen layer.