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The passive flow hood (at left) and powered flow hood (right) shown here side by side can be used to measure air flow through outside air intakes, exhaust fans air conditioner supply grills, ERVs, etc.

The passive flow hood (at left) and powered flow hood (right) shown here side by side can be used to measure air flow through outside air intakes, exhaust fans air conditioner supply grills, ERVs, etc.
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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater

The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The red piece in this detail is through-the-wall metal flashing; it is installed on the sheathing just above the capstone, with house wrap installed to lap down over it.

The red piece in this detail is through-the-wall metal flashing; it is installed on the sheathing just above the capstone, with house wrap installed to lap down over it.
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The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane

The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane
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The rotting wood in this wall is the direct result of missing flashing between the lap siding and the stone wall. Water was able to soak in and rot the wood behind the stone.

The rotting wood in this wall is the direct result of missing flashing between the lap siding and the stone wall.; water was able to soak in and rot the wood behind the stone.
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The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.

The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.
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The seam between this duct register and the wood flooring is sealed with caulk to prevent air leakage into the house from the crawlspace below.

The seam between this duct register and the wood flooring is sealed with caulk to prevent air leakage into the house from the crawlspace below.
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The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding

The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding
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The sides on this awning kit might restrict overly airflow to the outdoor compressor unit of this heat pump; a design with open sides is recommended.

The sides on this awning kit might restrict overly airflow to the outdoor compressor unit of this heat pump; a design with open sides is recommended.
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The steel drip edge flashing is easy to see above the fascia and just below the roofing along all of the roof edges of this home.

The steel drip edge flashing is easy to see above the fascia and just below the roofing along all of the roof edges of this home.
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The tape is covered with mastic to ensure an airtight seal between the duct and the fitting

The tape is covered with mastic to ensure an airtight seal between the duct and the fitting
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The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.

The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
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The ultra-efficient air-to-water heat pump draws heat from the outside air to heat inside room air in winter and domestic hot water year-round.

The ultra-efficient air-to-water heat pump draws heat from the outside air to heat inside room air in winter and domestic hot water year-round.
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The ultra-efficient ground source heat pump (COP 4.4) delivers conditioned air throughout the home via ducts; an ERV provides fresh air to the system.

The ultra-efficient ground source heat pump (COP 4.4) delivers conditioned air throughout the home via ducts; an ERV provides fresh air to the system.
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The very high efficiency (4.7 COP) ground-source heat pump provides hot water to a tank for radiant floor heat and domestic hot water.

The very high efficiency (4.7 COP) ground-source heat pump provides hot water to a tank for radiant floor heat and domestic hot water.
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed

The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed
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The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system

The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are spaced too far apart

The weep holes are spaced too far apart
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The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed

The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall

There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall
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There is a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the stucco and lathe

There is a water-resistant barrier installed underneath the stucco and lathe