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A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.

A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.
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A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.

A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
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Above the Flood

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Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion

Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion
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Addressing mold after a natural disaster

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Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.

Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.
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Air seal rough opening from inside

Air seal rough opening from inside
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Allow 1/32" clearance between the fastener head and the vinyl siding panel.

Allow 1/32" clearance between the fastener head and the vinyl siding panel.
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An engineered bioswale uses perforated pipe laid in rock and landscape fabric at the bottom of a vegetated trench to direct water away from a site.

An engineered bioswale uses perforated pipe laid in rock and landscape fabric at the bottom of a vegetated trench to direct water away from a site.
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An erosion control blanket protects the slope from erosion and provides favorable conditions for bank revegetation

An erosion control blanket protects the slope from erosion and provides favorable conditions for bank revegetation
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An example of the water budget tool report for determining a home's landscaping irrigation needs.

An example of the water budget tool report for determining a home's landscaping irrigation needs..
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An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space

An exhaust fan pulls damp air out of a retrofitted sealed crawlspace while drawing in dry air from the living space
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An on-demand hot water pump speeds water delivery to the low-flow plumbing fixtures for significant water and energy savings.

An on-demand hot water pump speeds water delivery to the low-flow plumbing fixtures for significant water and energy savings.
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An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.

An uninsulated (or existing insulated) basement slab is retrofitted to reduce moisture transmission by sealing with epoxy paint.
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Andy Roe Describes the Ground Source Heat Pump at Weller Elementary

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Annual mean precipitation across the U.S.

Annual mean precipitation across the U.S.
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Any holes through the vapor barrier installed over the basement floor slab are thoroughly sealed as part of the foundation water barrier system.

Any holes through the vapor barrier installed over the basement floor slab are thoroughly sealed as part of the foundation water barrier system.
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Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap

Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap
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Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap

Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap
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Asphalt shingles are installed over a synthetic underlayment

Asphalt shingles are installed over a synthetic underlayment
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At the outlet of the dryer exhaust duct, install a hooded vent with a louvered damper

At the outlet of the dryer exhaust duct, install a hooded vent with a louvered damper
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Back-draft damper still has a piece of tape that prevented it from rattling during shipping

Back-draft damper still has a piece of tape that prevented it from rattling during shipping
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Backflow prevention devices keep water and sewage from entering the home during a flood preventing damage and health and safety issues.

Backflow prevention devices keep water and sewage from entering the home during a flood preventing damage and health and safety issues.
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Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit

Basement plan showing sump pump location and perimeter drain that empties to the sump pit