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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes
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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 Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member
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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 Self-Adhered Membrane Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Self-Adhered Membrane Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Single Strip Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Single Strip Asphalt Shingles
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ICF bricks are stacked to form hollow walls that are reinforced with steel rebar before the concrete is poured in

ICF bricks are stacked to form hollow walls that are reinforced with steel rebar before the concrete is poured in
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If fans share common exhaust duct, back-draft dampers installed

If fans share common exhaust duct, back-draft dampers installed
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If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution

If integrating an ERV/HRV with the heating/cooling duct system, add dedicated ducts for either the supply or return side to prevent short-circuiting of air distribution
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If the air filter is quite loose in the slot, you can add adhesive weatherstripping foam tape around the perimeter of the cardboard frame to minimize the amount of air passing around the filter.

If the air filter is quite loose in the slot, you can add adhesive weatherstripping foam tape around the perimeter of the cardboard frame to minimize the amount of air passing around the filter.
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In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake

In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake
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In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan

In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan
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In this ventilation configuration for a multifamily building, outside air enters through a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), and inside air exits the space through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans

In this ventilation configuration for a multifamily building, outside air enters through a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS), and inside air exits the space through bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans
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In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately

In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately
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In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.

In warm-humid climates, do not install Class 1 vapor retarders on the interior side of air-permeable insulation in above-grade walls, except at shower and tub walls.
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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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Insert replacement vinyl frame window

Insert replacement vinyl frame window
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Inside FORTIFIED Non-Roofer Considerations NCIUA

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Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on New Roofs in High Wind & Hail Areas