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Open sump pump

Open sump pump
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Options for door sweeps.

Options for door sweeps.
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Over the coated sheathing air barrier, the builder installed a continuous layer of 2-inch rigid foam and then covered this with a yellow mesh rain screen layer.

Over the coated sheathing air barrier, the builder installed a continuous layer of 2-inch rigid foam and then covered this with a yellow mesh rain screen layer.
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Over the taped rigid foam board, 2x4 furring strips provide a ventilating air gap and drainage plane under the engineered wood lap siding. The furring strips were attached with structural screws to provide an attachment surface for the siding.

Over the taped rigid foam board, 2x4 furring strips provide a ventilating air gap and drainage plane under the engineered wood lap siding. The furring strips were attached with structural screws to provide an attachment surface for the siding.
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Overflowing ice dams can cause damage to HVAC equipment located below.

Overflowing ice dams can cause damage to HVAC equipment located below.
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Panel Closures

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Passive House Foundation Wall and Drainage: Karuna Video #5

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Patio slabs, porch slabs, walks, and driveways sloped ≥ 0.25 in. per ft. away from home to edge of surface, or 10 ft., whichever is less

Patio slabs, porch slabs, walks, and driveways sloped ≥ 0.25 in. per ft. away from home to edge of surface, or 10 ft., whichever is less
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Pavers, gravel, stone, and other permeable surfaces allow rainwater some opportunity to drain minimizing storm water runoff.

Pavers, gravel, stone, and other permeable surfaces allow rainwater some opportunity to drain minimizing storm water runoff.
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Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Pea gravel provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Peel and Stick Membrane Applied to Roof Valley

Peel and Stick Membrane Applied to Roof Valley
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Peeling paint and warping siding above this window are indicative of moisture and should be investigated.

Peeling paint and warping siding above this window are indicative of moisture and should be investigated.
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Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
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Pest prevention can be as simple as 4 inch thick gravel or crushes stone around the perimeter and extending two feet out from the house.

Pest prevention can be as simple as 4 inch thick gravel or crushes stone around the perimeter and extending two feet out from the house.
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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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Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.

Place plants at least 18 inches from the building's walls and foundation and direct irrigation water to spray away from the structure.
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Placement of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane

Placement of the Self-Sealing Bituminous Membrane
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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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Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes

Planting deep-rooted native grasses and shrubs on the banks of shorelines can help reduce the effects of erosion on sandy slopes
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Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes

Planting vegetation, such as salt hay, can help reduce erosion of coastal dunes
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Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.

Plumbing leaks can occur in bathtub faucets.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in dishwasher connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in dishwasher connections.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.

Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.