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Water softeners reduce minerals in hard water but overly frequent recharging of the mineral tank can waste water.

Water softeners reduce minerals in hard water but overly frequent recharging of the mineral tank can waste water.
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Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight

Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight
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Water-proof materials cover the exterior side of crawlspace windows in a crawlspace retrofit, while foil-faced rigid foams seals and insulates the inside face of the openings

Water-proof materials cover the exterior side of crawlspace windows in a crawlspace retrofit, while foil-faced rigid foams seals and insulates the inside face of the openings
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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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WaterSense-labeled showerheads release ≤ 0.35 gallons of water in a 10-second flow test.

WaterSense-labeled showerheads release ≤ 0.35 gallons of water in a 10-second flow test.
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Weep holes: Rope inserted in the head joist between bricks will allow water to weep out of the base of the wall assembly

Weep holes: Rope inserted in the head joist between bricks will allow water to weep out of the base of the wall assembly
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Wet Floodproofing

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Wet-applied insulation that is still drying.

Wet-applied insulation that is still drying.
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What is a Heat Pump Water Heater?

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What Strategy Lets Water In as a Form of Flood Prevention?

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When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing

When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing
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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 setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .

When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .
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When siting a cistern provide adequate access for vehicles.

When siting a cistern provide adequate access for vehicles.
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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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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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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options
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Wind Zones in the U.S.

Wind Zones in the U.S.
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Window and door openings fully flashed

Window and door openings fully flashed
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Window flashing is overlapped to provide a continuous drainage plane.

Window flashing is overlapped to provide a continuous drainage plane.
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Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation

Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
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With fiber cement siding, face nail rather than blind nail where the design wind speed is ≥100 mph.

With fiber cement siding, face nail rather than blind nail where the design wind speed is ≥100 mph.
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With fiber cement siding, place blind nails 3/4 to 1 inch from top edge and > 3/8 inch in from butt ends.

With fiber cement siding, place blind nails 3/4 to 1 inch from top edge and > 3/8 inch in from butt ends.
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Wood blocking for future PV panel installation is installed in the layers of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation during a flat roof retrofit

Wood blocking for future PV panel installation is installed in the layers of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation during a flat roof retrofit