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This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.

This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
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This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.

This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.
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This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home

This HRV, installed in a conditioned attic, provides balanced ventilation to the whole home
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This mechanical room contains both the storage tanks (right) and heat pumps (left) of a central heat pump water heating system

This mechanical room contains both the storage tanks (right) and heat pumps (left) of a central heat pump water heating system
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This packaged central heat pump water heating system has the heat pumps on the exterior of the blue enclosure, and the storage tanks, temperature maintenance equipment, mixing valve, and control modules on the inside

This packaged central heat pump water heating system has the heat pumps on the exterior of the blue enclosure, and the storage tanks, temperature maintenance equipment, mixing valve, and control modules on the inside
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This plastic mesh material creates an air space behind the siding and provides a route for water to run out of the wall in case of leaks.

This plastic mesh material creates an air space behind the siding and provides a route for water to run out of the wall in case of leaks.
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This porch light has cap flashing to direct water out and over the wood trim; the drip edge on the metal flashing could protrude out further.

This porch light has cap flashing to direct water out and over the wood trim; the drip edge on the metal flashing could protrude out further.
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This retrofit central heat pump water heater system utilizes the existing water heater as a swing tank to provide temperature maintenance for the hot water circulation loop

This retrofit central heat pump water heater system utilizes the existing water heater as a swing tank to provide temperature maintenance for the hot water circulation loop
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This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.

This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.
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This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.

This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.
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This step flashing was installed over, not under, the siding, so water is getting behind the step flashing and rotting the siding; the house was also badly designed with a window frame that touches the intersecting roof, inviting interior water damage.

This step flashing was installed over, not under, the siding, so water is getting behind the step flashing and rotting the siding; the house was also badly designed with a window frame that touches the intersecting roof, inviting interior water damage.
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This sump pump is installed correctly

This sump pump is installed correctly
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This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.

This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.
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This through-the-wall flashing direct water out of the wall at this siding transition.

This through-the-wall flashing direct water out of the wall at this siding transition.
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This through-the-wall flashing directs any water that get into the wall through the lap siding out at the transition to the stone cladding which has a capstone that is properly sloped away from the wall.

This through-the-wall flashing directs any water that get into the wall through the lap siding out at the transition to the stone cladding which has a capstone that is properly sloped away from the wall.
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This underground fuel tank is anchored to a concrete base to resist buoyancy forces

This underground fuel tank is anchored to a concrete base to resist buoyancy forces
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This xeriscaped yard has pavers, rock, and artificial turf.

This xeriscaped yard has pavers, rock, and artificial turf.
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Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.

Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.
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To control surface water, slope the ground away from the building perimeter on all sides.

To control surface water, slope the ground away from the building perimeter on all sides.
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To handle the high water table on this lot, the builder installed underground drain pipe to french drains for slow dispersal of storm runoff, then set the floor joists on steel framing set 4 ft above grade on 35-foot-deep piers.

To handle the high water table on this lot, the builder installed underground drain pipe to french drains for slow dispersal of storm runoff, then set the floor joists on steel framing set 4 ft above grade on 35-foot-deep piers.
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To help keep the monolithic slab-on-grade foundation dry, the site’s surfaces is graded away from the structure, the slab is poured on a bed of gravel, and using a vapor barrier will separate the foundation from the sill plates.

To help keep the monolithic slab-on-grade foundation dry, the site’s surfaces is graded away from the structure, the slab is poured on a bed of gravel, and using a vapor barrier will separate the foundation from the sill plates.
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To keep water out, flashing should be integrated with the house wrap, siding, and shingles or roof tiles.

To keep water out, flashing should be integrated with the house wrap, siding, and shingles or roof tiles.
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To test the water heater’s temperature, draw hot water from a faucet near the water heater for three minutes, then fill a mug with hot water from the tap and check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

To test the water heater’s temperature, draw hot water from a faucet near the water heater for three minutes, then fill a mug with hot water from the tap and check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
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Toilet cycle diverter.

Toilet cycle diverter.