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Exhaust pipe should be made of smooth, rigid duct and any bends should be gradual, not sharp

Exhaust pipe should be made of smooth, rigid duct and any bends should be gradual, not sharp
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Exhaust Ventilation Testing

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Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures

Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures
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Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall
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Failure of "S" tile roofing in high winds due to bond failure between mortar and tiles.

Failure of "S" tile roofing in high winds due to bond failure between mortar and tiles.
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Failure of barrel tile roofing due to bond failure between underlayment, mortar, and tiles during a hurricane.

Failure of barrel tile roofing due to bond failure between underlayment, mortar, and tiles during a hurricane.
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Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.

Failure of composition roof shingles and underlayment due to high winds.
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Failure of extruded concrete flat tile roofing due to bond failure between tile, mortar, and underlayment resulting from hurricane force winds.

Failure of extruded concrete flat tile roofing due to bond failure between tile, mortar, and underlayment resulting from hurricane force winds.
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Fan does not have optimal fan-to-ceiling clearance

Fan does not have optimal fan-to-ceiling clearance
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Fan exhaust ducts vent out through the soffit vent.

Fan exhaust ducts vent out through the soffit vent.
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FLAT ROOF. Proper way to seal vents and pipes.

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Flood-hardy, drainable, dryable wall

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Floodwalls and Levees

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Foil-faced rigid foam and spray foam can be used to insulate a basement on the interior; use good moisture management techniques to keep the basement dry

Foil-faced rigid foam and spray foam can be used to insulate a basement on the interior; use good moisture management techniques to keep the basement dry
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FORTIFIED Animation: High Wind & Hail - Roof System

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Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.

Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.
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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls

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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls
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Garage Exhaust Fans

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Gossamer Wind® ENERGY STAR ceiling fans

Gossamer Wind® ENERGY STAR ceiling fans