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New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings

New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings
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New Orleans House Profile

New Orleans House Profile
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New siding was installed over old siding, but no flashing or trim was installed and the old siding became saturated when water leaked around the windows.

New siding was installed over old siding, but no flashing or trim was installed and the old siding became saturated when water leaked around the windows.
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Exterior Rigid Foam Insulation at the Edge of a Slab Foundation, Fresno, California

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes: The Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJ

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New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.

New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.
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On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.

On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.
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Overview: Engineered Wood Products in Structural Systems for Residential Construction

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Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
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Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer

Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer
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PEX piping is laid over 2 inches of XPS before the slab is poured to create a radiant floor heating system in this extensive home remodel.

PEX piping is laid over 2 inches of XPS before the slab is poured to create a radiant floor heating system in this extensive home remodel.
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PEX piping loops are laid before the slab is poured for this radiant floor heating system

PEX piping loops are laid before the slab is poured for this radiant floor heating system
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Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan

Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan
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Plan view showing seismic strengthening of brick wall by anchoring the embedded wood floor joists with solid wood blocks attached to the floor joists with steel angles and to the masonry wall with through-wall anchors and steel plates

Plan view showing seismic strengthening of brick wall by anchoring the embedded wood floor joists with solid wood blocks attached to the floor joists with steel angles and to the masonry wall with through-wall anchors and steel plates
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Plumbing penetrations through the subfloor are air-sealed.

Plumbing penetrations through the subfloor are air-sealed.
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Plumbing pipes often penetrate the subfloor close to where the plumbing fixture is located

Plumbing pipes often penetrate the subfloor close to where the plumbing fixture is located
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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home

Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home
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Protect Your Home from Flood Damage

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH with Huber ZIP System Roof Sheathing and Tape

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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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QuickFlash Wall Penetration Flashing Installation

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R-5 XPS rigid foam exterior sheathing provides an air seal, moisture barrier, and additional insulation value.

R-5 XPS rigid foam exterior sheathing provides an air seal, moisture barrier, and additional insulation value.