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Right - This water softener filters hard water through a mineral-collecting medium before delivering water to the main plumbing system.

Right - This water softener filters hard water through a mineral-collecting medium before delivering water to the main plumbing system.
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Right - This waterproofing membrane on the interior of a deep soldier pile foundation with wood lagging is continuous, and penetrations through the membrane have been sealed.

Right - This waterproofing membrane on the interior of a deep soldier pile foundation with wood lagging is continuous, and penetrations through the membrane have been sealed.
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Right - Water pressure reducing valves should be installed prior to fixture piping such as where water enters the home.

Right - Water pressure reducing valves should be installed prior to fixture piping such as where water enters the home.
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Right – A 1-inch layer of XPS rigid foam covers the 2x6 wall studs and is topped by ½-inch-thick plywood sheathing, which is covered with draining house wrap and serves as a nailing surface for siding and trim.

Right – A 1-inch layer of XPS rigid foam covers the 2x6 wall studs and is topped by ½-inch-thick plywood sheathing, which is covered with draining house wrap and serves as a nailing surface for siding and trim.
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Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney.

Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney.
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Right – A deep porch provides shade and keeps sun off sliding glass doors in this Arizona home while artificial turf and xeriscaping minimize irrigation usage.

Right – A deep porch provides shade and keeps sun off sliding glass doors in this Arizona home while artificial turf and xeriscaping minimize irrigation usage.
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Right – A dimpled plastic rainscreen product is installed over liquid-applied waterproofing on the exterior of the ICF foundation walls, directing water down the wall to the perimeter drain tile, thus encouraging drainage around the foundation.

Right – A dimpled plastic rainscreen product is installed over liquid-applied waterproofing on the exterior of the ICF foundation walls, directing water down the wall to the perimeter drain tile, thus encouraging drainage around the foundation.
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Right – A flexible flashing product is installed around the corners of the window sill before installing the windows.

Right – A flexible flashing product is installed around the corners of the window sill before installing the windows.
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Right – A fully adhered roof membrane provides thorough water and wind protection in this mountain top location.

Right – A fully adhered roof membrane provides thorough water and wind protection in this mountain top location.
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Right – A metal flashing was installed behind the first row of siding above the windows to guide water over the trim.

Right – A metal flashing was installed behind the first row of siding above the windows to guide water over the trim.
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Right – A protective membrane has been installed in the valleys and at the eaves of this roof before installing underlayment.

Right – A protective membrane has been installed in the valleys and at the eaves of this roof before installing underlayment.
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Right – A rain barrel is connected to the downspout of this home while a roll-up run-out on the downspout carries excess water several feet from the home during heavy rainfalls.

Right – A rain barrel is connected to the downspout of this home while a roll-up run-out on the downspout carries excess water several feet from the home during heavy rainfalls.
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Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.

Right – A rigid corrugated rain screen product is installed shingle-fashion with overlapping edges behind rock veneer.
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Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.

Right – A rigid rain screen product completely covers the wall behind the cladding and window framing.
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Right – A roller helps the tape to adhere over seams in the deck sheathing

Right – A roller helps the tape to adhere over seams in the deck sheathing
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Right – A sump pump with a perforated sump pit was installed in the crawlspace slab to reduce water accumulation under the slab

Right – A sump pump with a perforated sump pit was installed in the crawlspace slab to reduce water accumulation under the slab
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Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.

Right – A utility room provides adequate space for the home’s mechanical systems and electronic smart home monitoring equipment.
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Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.

Right – Batteries can extend the hours of power the home’s PV panels can provide.
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Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.

Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.
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Right – Building materials were kept dry and free of mold

Right – Building materials were kept dry and free of mold
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Right – Driveway is installed to slope water away from the house

Right – Driveway is installed to slope water away from the house
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Right – Even house wrap is installed in the factory for these modular homes where each floor is factory assembled.

Right – Even house wrap is installed in the factory for these modular homes where each floor is factory assembled.
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Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.

Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.
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Right – Foil-faced insulation was added after the crawlspace was dried and sealed by diverting water runoff, sealing off crawlspace windows and vents, and adding sump pumps and exhaust fan ventilation

Right – Foil-faced insulation was added after the crawlspace was dried and sealed by diverting water runoff, sealing off crawlspace windows and vents, and adding sump pumps and exhaust fan ventilation