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Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
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Interior and exterior safe room locations for slab-on-grade foundations.

Interior and exterior safe room locations for slab-on-grade foundations.
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Karuna Passive House Window Installation Demonstration

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Kick-Out Diverter Flashing Detail

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Kick-Out Diverter Flashing Detail
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Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.

Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.
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Madrona PH Window Installation | Seattle, WA

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Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane

Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
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Missing step flashing and kickout flashing caused rotting of wall and roof sheathing, fascia, framing, and plywood cover below the eave at this complicated roof juncture.

Missing step flashing and kickout flashing caused rotting of wall and roof sheathing, fascia, framing, and plywood cover below the eave at this complicated roof juncture.
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction - Building Enclosure: Exterior Door Installation

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - "Hot Spot" Quality HVAC Ductwork

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Exterior Wall Overview

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Quality Management System

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

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Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall

Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
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Proper installation of flashing for drainage

Proper installation of flashing for drainage
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Proper shingling of drainage plane materials

Proper shingling of drainage plane materials
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Pumpkin Ridge Passive House Video #15: Window Install Prep & Air Sealing

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QuickFlash Wall Penetration Flashing Installation

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Rain Exposure Region Map

Rain Exposure Region Map
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Right - A second layer of flashing tape is applied over the EPDM gasket and first layer of tape at sides and top around the duct; 14 of 14.

Right - A second layer of flashing tape is applied over the EPDM gasket and first layer of tape at sides and top around the duct; 14 of 14.