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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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Pressure manometers are used to determine the level of pressurization and rate of leakage when conducting blower door testing and building diagnostics

Pressure manometers are used to determine the level of pressurization and rate of leakage when conducting blower door testing and building diagnostics
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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.
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Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, first the lower edge, then the sides of the gasket are taped; 11 of 14.

Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, first the lower edge, then the sides of the gasket are taped; 11 of 14.
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Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, first the lower edge, then the sides, then the top of the gasket are taped; 12 of 14.

Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, first the lower edge, then the sides, then the top of the gasket are taped; 12 of 14.
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Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, the lower edge of the gasket is taped first before taping the other edges of the gasket; 10 of 14.

Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, the lower edge of the gasket is taped first before taping the other edges of the gasket; 10 of 14.
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Right - Assembly corner is air sealed with flashing tape.

Right - Assembly corner is air sealed with flashing tape.
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Right - Brick veneer is installed with a 1-inch air space behind the brick, metal flashing and weep holes above and below the windows and at the base of the wall to direct out water that gets behind the brick.

Right - Brick veneer is installed with a 1-inch air space behind the brick, metal flashing and weep holes above and below the windows and at the base of the wall to direct out water that gets behind the brick.
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Right - Corners of window are protected with draining house wrap that laps onto the sides of the window trim, paint-on flashing at window trim corners, and self-adhered flashing to reinforce corners.

Right - Corners of window are protected with draining house wrap that laps onto the sides of the window trim, paint-on flashing at window trim corners, and self-adhered flashing to reinforce corners.