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Fan CFM rating is higher than the requirement increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed

Fan CFM rating is higher than the requirement increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed
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Flashing at Bottom of Exterior Walls

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Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system

Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
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Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system

Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
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Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system

Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
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Flashing at roof-wall intersection with CMU wall

Flashing at roof-wall intersection with CMU wall
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Flashing covers the bottom edge of this wall sheathing then housewrap is layered over the top edge of the flashing.

Flashing covers the bottom edge of this wall sheathing then housewrap is layered over the top edge of the flashing.
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Flashing is installed above the foundation wall before installing the siding. Seams in sheathing are sealed with tape and caulk, while nail holes are sealed with caulk.

Flashing is installed above the foundation wall before installing the siding. Seams in sheathing are sealed with tape and caulk, while nail holes are sealed with caulk.
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FLAT ROOF. Proper way to seal vents and pipes.

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Flexible rubber through-wall flashing

Flexible rubber through-wall flashing
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Formable pan flashing and back dam for window

Formable pan flashing and back dam for window
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Fully Flashed Window and Door Openings (1)

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Fully Flashed Window and Door Openings (2)

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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)

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Furring strips provide drainage gap behind lap siding; screen is added at bottom and top to prevent entry of insects and wildfire embers.

Furring strips provide drainage gap behind lap siding; screen is added at bottom and top to prevent entry of insects and wildfire embers
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Heavy metal flashing protects the deck timbers and separates them from the wall at the wall-deck connection which is vulnerable to both ember entrapment and water damage.

Heavy metal flashing protects the deck timbers and separates them from the wall at the wall-deck connection which is vulnerable to both ember entrapment and water damage.
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Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.

Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.
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Housewrap is layered over the top edge of this flexible flashing.

Housewrap is layered over the top edge of this flexible flashing.
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Improper flashing can allow rain water into walls, causing significant damage

Improper flashing can allow rain water into walls, causing significant damage
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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 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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Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.

Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.
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Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing

Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing
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Install remaining sidewall flashing, counter flashing, and shingles

Install remaining sidewall flashing, counter flashing, and shingles