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Right – Examples of roof-top plate framing connectors and brackets.

Right – Examples of roof-top plate framing connectors and brackets.
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Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.

Right – Examples of sheathing fastener patterns.
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Right – Examples of wall stud to top plate and stud to rim joist framing connectors and brackets.

Right – Examples of wall stud to top plate and stud to rim joist framing connectors and brackets.
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Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang

Right – Retrofit Specification for installing roof sheathing an 18-inch gable end overhang
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Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.

Right – Ripped OSB provides furring strips for a ventilation gap behind the wood siding.
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Right – The dehumidifier is installed in the home’s basement.

Right – The dehumidifier is installed in the home’s basement.
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Right – This modular home consists of prebuilt wall panels that are assembled on site.

Right – This modular home consists of prebuilt wall panels that are assembled on site.
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Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, for floor joists and beams, use heavy fire-retardant-treated timbers, concrete, or steel framing; for decking and stair treads, use treated wood, brick, or concrete pavers; and for railings, use treated wood,

Right – To make decks more resistant to fires, for floor joists and beams, use heavy fire-retardant-treated timbers, concrete, or steel framing; for decking and stair treads, use treated wood, brick, or concrete pavers; and for railings, use treated wood, metal, cables, or tempered glass.
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Right – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.

Right – Wood-to-sheathing joints are caulked so the sheathing can provide an air barrier for the home.
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Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

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Shear Wall Anchor connectors

Shear Wall Anchor connectors
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The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the return side of the air handler for conditioning, mixing, and distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the return side of the air handler for conditioning, mixing, and distribution
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The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the central air handler for mixing and distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the central air handler for mixing and distribution
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The dehumidifier draws air from both a common area in the house and from outside, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the air handler for distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from both a common area in the house and from outside, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the air handler for distribution
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This air handling unit provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom exhaust fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake and dehumidification is provided by a separate unit

This air handling unit provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom exhaust fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake and dehumidification is provided by a separate unit
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This Houston home’s unique tri-generation system combines cooling, heating, dehumidifying, hot water, and power production and storage.

This Houston home’s unique tri-generation system combines cooling, heating, dehumidifying, hot water, and power production and storage.
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This wood siding has sustained heavy damage from termites.

This wood siding has sustained heavy damage from termites.
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Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately

Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately
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Wall Bracing IV: Seismic-Related Provisions

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Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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With the nailed block method, wood blocks are attached to the sill plate and the cripple wall plywood is attached to the block to provide shear strength for correctly bracing a cripple wall in a seismic retrofit

With the nailed block method, wood blocks are attached to the sill plate and the cripple wall plywood is attached to the block to provide shear strength for correctly bracing a cripple wall in a seismic retrofit
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Wood Frame and Steel Sheathing Tornado Safe Room

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Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.

Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.