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Bathrooms should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors

Bathrooms should be equipped with an exhaust fan that vents directly outdoors
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Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.

Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.
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BrHEAThe Instruction Video

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Brick veneer rain-screen assembly

Brick veneer rain-screen assembly
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Building America Energy Performance Brief: Installing Sidewall and Kick-out Diverter Flashing On Homes with House wrap over OSB or Plywood Sheathing

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Building America Energy Performance Brief: Installing Sidewall and Kick-out Diverter Flashing On Homes with Rigid Foam Insulation Sheathing

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Building Enclosure: Brick Installation Draining Cavity Wall

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details
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Category IV oil-fired condensing boiler with direct vent pipe

Category IV oil-fired condensing boiler with direct vent pipe
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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Chimney Flashing 1 Measuring

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Chimney Flashing 10 Top Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 11 Secure Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 2 Preparation

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Chimney Flashing 3 Bending

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Chimney Flashing 4 Base Front Apron

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Chimney Flashing 5 Step Sides

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Chimney Flashing 6 Top Pan

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Chimney Flashing 7 Front Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 8 Left Side Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 9 Right Side Cap Flashing

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Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.

Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.
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Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint
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Clothes dryers vented directly to outdoors, except for ventless dryers equipped with a condensate drain

Clothes dryers vented directly to outdoors, except for ventless dryers equipped with a condensate drain