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Passive Solar Design Principles

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Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Pest proofing of this unvented crawlspace includes a metal termite shield that extends out from the sill plate, metal flashing wrapping the bottom of exterior rigid foam, and a termite inspection gap above interior rigid foam.

Pest proofing of this unvented crawlspace includes a metal termite shield that extends out from sill plate, metal flashing wrapping bottom of exterior rigid foam, and a termite inspection gap above interior rigid foam.
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Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.

Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.
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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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Points of radon entry into buildings

Points of radon entry into buildings
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Polyethylene Lapped Up Walls/Piers and Secured in the Ground (1)

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Polyethylene Over Aggregate

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Polyethylene Over Aggregate
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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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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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Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior

Portable air conditioners offer flexibility with where they are located, but usually need to be installed near a window as they require one or two intake/exhaust ducts connected to the exterior
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Possible failure scenarios due to house sitting on poorly braced and secured cripple wall

Possible failure scenarios due to house sitting on poorly braced and secured cripple wall
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Post-tensioned slab-on-grade with exterior and slab insulation

Post-tensioned slab-on-grade with exterior and slab insulation
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Pouring the slab

Pouring the slab
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Primary wood framing systems: walls, roof diaphragm, and floor diaphragm

Primary wood framing systems: walls, roof diaphragm, and floor diaphragm
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Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.

Proper building orientation for minimal heat gain in the northern hemisphere.
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Proper connections for masonry gable end wall to roof help resist wind uplift.

Proper connections for masonry gable end wall to roof help resist wind uplift.
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Proper refrigerant charging is critical to maximizing performance for compression cooling systems

Proper refrigerant charging is critical to maximizing performance for compression cooling systems
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Properly installed drain tile discharging to a sump pit

Properly installed drain tile discharging to a sump pit
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Properly installed drain tile discharging to daylight

Properly installed drain tile discharging to daylight
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Properly reinforce masonry walls in coastal locations to resist high winds and waves.

Properly reinforce masonry walls in coastal locations to resist high winds and waves.
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Properly sealed sump pump

Properly sealed sump pump
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Protect Your Home from Flood Damage

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Protect Your Home from High Wind and Earthquakes