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Use caulk, foam, or equivalent material to seal gap between common wall

Use caulk, foam, or equivalent material to seal gap between common wall
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Use of Connectors and Brackets

Use of Connectors and Brackets
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Use proper lapping of siding to keep water flowing down and out of walls.

Use proper lapping of siding to keep water flowing down and out of walls.
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Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.

Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.
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Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and debris on the bathroom exhaust fan vents

Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and debris on the bathroom exhaust fan vents
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Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured

Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured
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Vented crawlspace foundation insulated at floor joist with rigid foam.

Vented crawlspace foundation insulated at floor joist with rigid foam.
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Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades

Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades
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Wall Assembly | Madrona Passive House

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Wall Bracing IV: Seismic-Related Provisions

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Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

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Wall Construction

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Wallingford Passive House | Framing Details

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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight

Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight
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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Weather barrier should be taped and sealed around all edges and penetrations to prevent moisture infiltration.

Weather barrier should be taped and sealed around all edges and penetrations to prevent moisture infiltration.
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Wet Floodproofing

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What is Roof Flashing & How to Install it

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What Strategy Lets Water In as a Form of Flood Prevention?

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.

When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.
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When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.