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On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.

On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.
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Opening the outlet on a bath fan reveals model information and provides access to the motor

Opening the outlet on a bath fan reveals model information and provides access to the motor
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Override control switches centrally located near thermostat for ease of access

Override control switches centrally located near thermostat for ease of access
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Overview: Engineered Wood Products in Structural Systems for Residential Construction

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Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
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Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer

Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer
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Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan

Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan
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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home

Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home
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Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan

Proper sizing for kitchen exhaust fan
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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Properly installed ERV/HRV

Properly installed ERV/HRV
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Protect Your Home from Flood Damage

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH with Huber ZIP System Roof Sheathing and Tape

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PSC Motor

PSC Motor
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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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QuickFlash Wall Penetration Flashing Installation

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R-5 XPS rigid foam exterior sheathing provides an air seal, moisture barrier, and additional insulation value.

R-5 XPS rigid foam exterior sheathing provides an air seal, moisture barrier, and additional insulation value.
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Radon fan– slab-on-grade construction

Radon fan– slab-on-grade construction
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Rainscreens: A Builder’s Experience

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Rater-measured ventilation rate is within 100-120% of HVAC contractor design value (2.11)

Rater-measured ventilation rate is within 100-120% of HVAC contractor design value (2.11)
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Recommended tile and mortar placement for "S" tile roofing system.

Recommended tile and mortar placement for "S" tile roofing system.
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Recommended tile and mortar placement for extruded concrete flat tile roofing system

Recommended tile and mortar placement for extruded concrete flat tile roofing system
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Redundant moisture barriers including siding, house wrap, and coated sheathing can help protect walls from excess moisture, while vapor retarders prevent vapor from entering the wall from the house, for example from a bathroom or kitchen.

Redundant moisture barriers including siding, house wrap, and coated sheathing can help protect walls from excess moisture, while vapor retarders prevent vapor from entering the wall from the house, for example from a bathroom or kitchen.