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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Drip Edge in Hurricane Areas

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Self-Adhered Starter Strips

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Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

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Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.

Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.
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Install an access panel cover with a gasket and duct tape the edges

Install an access panel cover with a gasket and duct tape the edges
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Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame

Install an ENERGY STAR labeled insulated door with an automatic closer. Weather strip the door frame
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Install bottom layer of rigid insulation

Install bottom layer of rigid insulation
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Install ducts without excessive coils or loops

Install ducts without excessive coils or loops
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Install ducts without kinks or sharp bends

Install ducts without kinks or sharp bends
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Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing

Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing
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Install mounting brackets for blinds using a screwdriver, socket wrench, or impact driver as needed for the type and size of screws installed.

Install mounting brackets for blinds using a screwdriver, socket wrench, or impact driver as needed for the type and size of screws installed.
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Install supply registers in floors or ceilings to avoid routing ducts through exterior walls

Install supply registers in floors or ceilings to avoid routing ducts through exterior walls
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Install supports every 5 feet so that maximum allowable sag in flexible duct is no more than one-half inch per foot

Install supports every 5 feet so that maximum allowable sag in flexible duct is no more than one-half inch per foot
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Install supports every 5 feet so that maximum allowable sag in flexible duct is no more than one-half inch per foot

Install supports every 5 feet so that maximum allowable sag in flexible duct is no more than one-half inch per foot
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Install the filter media box between the return air plenum and the air handler box

Install the filter media box between the return air plenum and the air handler box
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Install the sump pump

Install the sump pump
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Install the sump pump cover

Install the sump pump cover
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Installation details for weather-resistant barriers

Installation details for weather-resistant barriers
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Installing European Passive House Windows #001: Window Intro

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Installing European Passive House Windows #002: Rough Opening Prep

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Installing European Passive House Windows #003: Sash Removal

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Installing European Passive House Windows #004: Installing & Adjusting Sash

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Installing European Passive House Windows #005: Interior Air Sealing

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Installing European Passive House Windows #006: Exterior Over-Insulating