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Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.

Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.
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Warm air that leaks into the attic through unsealed light fixtures or other bypasses can melt snow on the roof leading to ice dam formation.

Warm air that leaks into the attic through unsealed light fixtures or other bypasses can melt snow on the roof leading to ice dam formation.
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Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof

Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof
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Water management details at a mechanical curb for a skylight

Water management details at a mechanical curb for a skylight
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Water management details for a roof drain installed along with rigid foam on a flat roof

Water management details for a roof drain installed along with rigid foam on a flat roof
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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Weather Hacks (High Winds)

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Weather resistant barrier is wrapped over the edge from roof to wall sheathing to provide a continuous air barrier at this transition.

Weather resistant barrier is wrapped over the edge from roof to wall sheathing to provide a continuous air barrier at this transition.
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What is Roof Flashing & How to Install it

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

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When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.

When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.
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When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.

When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
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When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.

When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.
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Where the existing wiring for a home’s HVAC thermostat consists of only two wires, a third-party device can be installed to modify the wiring to enable installation of a smart thermostat.

Where the existing wiring for a home’s HVAC thermostat consists of only two wires, a third-party device can be installed to modify the wiring to enable installation of a smart thermostat.
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Where the home’s existing HVAC thermostat has four or more wires, this wiring set up will typically work for installation of most smart thermostats.

Where the home’s existing HVAC thermostat has four or more wires, this wiring set up will typically work for installation of most smart thermostats.
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Where the optimal tilt angle for PV panels is 30°, if the roof is facing due south, the tilt angle (roof pitch) can vary 0° to 60° or roof direction can vary up to 65° to east or west and the roof can still collect 90% to 100% of available solar energy.

Where the optimal tilt angle for PV panels is 30°, if the roof is facing due south, the tilt angle (roof pitch) can vary 0° to 60° or roof direction can vary up to 65° to east or west and the roof can still collect 90% to 100% of available solar energy.
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Which roof shape best stands up to the fiercest gale?

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Why A Sealed FORTIFIED Roof

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.1

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.2

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Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions

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Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design

Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design
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Wind path and uplift force for gable ended roof, hip roof, and pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roofs

Wind path and uplift force for gable ended roof, hip roof, and pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roofs
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Wind Resistant Roof Systems