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Chimney Flashing 8 Left Side Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 9 Right Side Cap Flashing

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Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.

Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.
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Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint
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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

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Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections

Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections
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Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.

Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.
Presentation:

Designing for Health in the Home The Importance of IAQ

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Direct Water into Gutters with a Kickout Flashing Diverter

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Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.

Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment

Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment
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Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding

Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding
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Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave

Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
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Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave

Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco

Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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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.