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Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift

Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift
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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges
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Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique

Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique
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Let in 1x4 shear bracing

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Let in 1x4 shear bracing
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Location of distributed forces on a home during a seismic event.

Location of distributed forces on a home during a seismic event.
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Madrona Passive House | Ventilated Rainscreen System

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Manufactured insulated header

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Manufactured insulated header
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Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps

Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam

Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Metal Flashing Material Table

Metal Flashing Material Table
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Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.

Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.
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Metal strapping as shear bracing

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Metal strapping as shear bracing
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Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.

Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.
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Mini truss header - section

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Mini truss header - section
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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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Mitigation Success

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Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts

Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Exterior Wall Overview

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Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased

Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
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Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.

Nailing and ridge ventilation for roof sheathing used as a structural diaphragm in high-wind and seismic hazard areas.
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New coated OSB roof sheathing is installed over the existing sheathing of the flat roof and taped at the seams to provide a continuous air barrier

New coated OSB roof sheathing is installed over the existing sheathing of the flat roof and taped at the seams to provide a continuous air barrier
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX