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What is Roof Flashing & How to Install it

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

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When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.

When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.
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When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.

When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.

When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
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When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter

When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.
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When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.

When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.
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When placing a heat pump water heater, things to consider include the ease of making connections for the water, electrical, and condensate line; accessing the air filter and display screen; and ensuring that a side discharge fan won’t blow against a wall.

When placing a heat pump water heater, things to consider include the ease of making connections for the water, electrical, and condensate line; accessing the air filter and display screen; and ensuring that a side discharge fan won’t blow against a wall.
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When the water heater is mostly drained, tip the water heater so that the remaining water in the tank slopes towards the drain valve; a scrap piece of wood can help to hold it at an angle.

When the water heater is mostly drained, tip the water heater so that the remaining water in the tank slopes towards the drain valve; a scrap piece of wood can help to hold it at an angle.
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Where the optimal tilt angle for PV panels is 30°, if the roof is facing due south, the tilt angle (roof pitch) can vary 0° to 60° or roof direction can vary up to 65° to east or west and the roof can still collect 90% to 100% of available solar energy.

Where the optimal tilt angle for PV panels is 30°, if the roof is facing due south, the tilt angle (roof pitch) can vary 0° to 60° or roof direction can vary up to 65° to east or west and the roof can still collect 90% to 100% of available solar energy.
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Which roof shape best stands up to the fiercest gale?

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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters
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Why A Sealed FORTIFIED Roof

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.1

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Wildfire: Prevent Home Ignition P.2

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Wildfire! Preventing Home Ignitions

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Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design

Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design
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Wind path and uplift force for gable ended roof, hip roof, and pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roofs

Wind path and uplift force for gable ended roof, hip roof, and pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roofs
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Wind Resistant Roof Systems

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Wind Resistant Roof Types

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Wind uplift pressures on gable end overhang with ladder framing

Wind uplift pressures on gable end overhang with ladder framing
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Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation

Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation