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Hot Spot: Temporary Safety Bracing of an Engineered Wood Floor System

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How subterranean termites get into your house and how to stop them | 10News WTSP

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How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Simpson Strong Tie connectors

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Hurricanes, Earthquakes & Tornados - Design of Wood-frame Structures for Extreme Forces

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HVAC duct layout

HVAC duct layout
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HVAC ducts can be encapsulated in 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam, then buried in R-49 of blown fiberglass insulation after the ceiling drywall is installed in the vented attic.

HVAC ducts can be encapsulated in 3 inches of closed-cell spray foam, then buried in R-49 of blown fiberglass insulation after the ceiling drywall is installed in the vented attic.
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HVAC ducts, cavities used as ducts, and combustion inlets and outlets may pass perpendicularly through exterior walls but shall not be run within exterior walls unless at least R-6 continuous insulation is provided on exterior side of the cavity

HVAC ducts, cavities used as ducts, and combustion inlets and outlets may pass perpendicularly through exterior walls but shall not be run within exterior walls unless at least R-6 continuous insulation is provided on exterior side of the cavity
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HVAC equipment should never be exposed to the garage; instead, locate them in air-sealed closets, with weatherstripping, spring-loaded hinges, and mastic.

HVAC equipment should never be exposed to the garage; instead, locate them in air-sealed closets, with weatherstripping, spring-loaded hinges, and mastic.
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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for High Winds
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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck
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If a dropped soffit is used to house a duct, the soffit space must equal the duct diameter plus the insulation thickness

If a dropped soffit is used to house a duct, the soffit space must equal the duct diameter plus the insulation thickness
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If airflow must be limited to a supply register, use balancing dampers at the trunk line rather than looping duct to control airflow

If airflow must be limited to a supply register, use balancing dampers at the trunk line rather than looping duct to control airflow
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If an intermittent ventilation duct is connected to an air handler, the damper should be shut and the intake vent should not be covered when performing a duct leakage test; if the ventilation will be continuous, the intake should be covered and sealed.

If an intermittent ventilation duct is connected to an air handler, the damper should be shut and the intake vent should not be covered when performing a duct leakage test; if the ventilation will be continuous, the intake should be covered and sealed.
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If HVAC duct must be installed in an exterior wall, separate it from the exterior with at least R-6 of continuous rigid insulation

If HVAC duct must be installed in an exterior wall, separate it from the exterior with at least R-6 of continuous rigid insulation
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If wall registers are desired, install HVAC ducts in interior wall cavities

If wall registers are desired, install HVAC ducts in interior wall cavities
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Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.
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Inadequate amount of insulation installed with compression, misalignment, and voids

Inadequate amount of insulation installed with compression, misalignment, and voids
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Insert an electric leaf blower into the dryer exhaust duct and turn on at lowest setting to blow out the duct

Insert an electric leaf blower into the dryer exhaust duct and turn on at lowest setting to blow out the duct
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Install bottom layer of rigid insulation

Install bottom layer of rigid insulation
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Install duct supports in line with ceiling trusses

Install duct supports in line with ceiling trusses