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Right - House wrap is lapped back over first layer of flashing tape, then a second layer of flashing tape is applied to the sides around the duct; 13 of 14.

Right - House wrap is lapped back over first layer of flashing tape, then a second layer of flashing tape is applied to the sides around the duct; 13 of 14.
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Right - Metal drip edge flashing is installed above hose bib and top of metal flashing is taped to wall.

Right - Metal drip edge flashing is installed above hose bib and top of metal flashing is taped to wall.
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Right - Mold- and water-resistant fiber glass insulating sheathing is installed after panelized walls are assembled on site.

Right - Mold- and water-resistant fiber glass insulating sheathing is installed after panelized walls are assembled on site.
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Right - Painter's tape is used to hold back house wrap while flashing layers are completed around the electric outlet.

Right - Painter's tape is used to hold back house wrap while flashing layers are completed around the electric outlet.
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Right - Panelized walls came to site with house wrap and furring strips pre-installed; seams will be overlapped and taped on site.

Right - Panelized walls came to site with house wrap and furring strips pre-installed; seams will be overlapped and taped on site.
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Right - Panelized walls came to site with house wrap pre-installed and ready to unfurl to cover foundation-to-sheathing seam.

Right - Panelized walls came to site with house wrap pre-installed and ready to unfurl to cover foundation-to-sheathing seam.
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Right - Peel and stick flashing and flashing tape seal a plumbing pipe that penetrates an exterior wall.

Right - Peel and stick flashing and flashing tape seal a plumbing pipe that penetrates an exterior wall.
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Right - Permeable rigid mineral wool insulation and appropriate water-management flashing details are integrated with new rigid foam siding to keep water away from the sill beam above the foundation wall

Right - Permeable rigid mineral wool insulation and appropriate water-management flashing details are integrated with new rigid foam siding to keep water away from the sill beam above the foundation wall
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Right - Pieces of metal flashing are installed under each tile course along the valley centerline to prevent debris accumulation between and below concrete roof tiles.

Right - Pieces of metal flashing are installed under each tile course along the valley centerline to prevent debris accumulation between and below concrete roof tiles.
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Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.

Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.
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Right - Step flashing along a chimney is integrated in a layered manner with asphalt shingle roofing and topped with counterflashing that is embedded into brick mortar joint above

Right - Step flashing along a chimney is integrated in a layered manner with asphalt shingle roofing and topped with counterflashing that is embedded into brick mortar joint above
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Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.

Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.
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Right - The duct shows redundant sealing including the caulk, tape, and flashing

Right - The duct shows redundant sealing including the caulk, tape, and flashing
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Right - The house wrap is properly flashed and taped, and all penetrations are properly flashed.

Right - The house wrap is properly flashed and taped, and all penetrations are properly flashed.
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Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding

Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding
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Right - The vent hood is flashed

Right - The vent hood is flashed
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Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib

Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib
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Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier

Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier
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Right - Wiring penetration through exterior wall is flashed with tape.

Right - Wiring penetration through exterior wall is flashed with tape.
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Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney.

Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney.
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Right – A flexible flashing product is installed around the corners of the window sill before installing the windows.

Right – A flexible flashing product is installed around the corners of the window sill before installing the windows.
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Right – A metal flashing was installed behind the first row of siding above the windows to guide water over the trim.

Right – A metal flashing was installed behind the first row of siding above the windows to guide water over the trim.
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Right – A paint-on flashing was applied to the window frames of this ICF house before installing the windows.

Right – A paint-on flashing was applied to the window frames of this ICF house before installing the windows.
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Right – All penetrations through the roof decking are sealed with paint-on flashing.

Right – All penetrations through the roof decking are sealed with paint-on flashing.