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FORTIFIED Animation: High Wind & Hail - Roof System

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FORTIFIED Animation: Hurricane - OPENINGS

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Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.

Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.
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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls

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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls
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Fully Flashed Window and Door Openings (1)

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Garage door failure due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Garage door failure due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Garage door failure due to positive pressures from hurricane force winds.

Garage door failure due to positive pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Garage Door Label showing design wind pressures.

Garage Door Label showing design wind pressures.
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Hardware cloth, also known as wire mesh, can be used to prevent rodents from entering the home

Hardware cloth, also known as wire mesh, can be used to prevent rodents from entering the home
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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
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High moisture levels were detected in this crawlspace by visual inspection of sagging ceiling insulation and deteriorating floor joists (left), high wood moisture content measured with a pin sensor (center), and high humidity levels in the air (right).

High moisture levels were detected in this crawlspace by visual inspection of sagging ceiling insulation and deteriorating floor joists (left), high wood moisture content measured with a pin sensor (center), and high humidity levels in the air (right).
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High Performance Plumbing Fixtures and The Flood Hardy Wall

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Home Flood Recovery - Do More Than Restore

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How to Build a Quality Closed Crawlspace in Climate Zones 3A and 4A

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How To Evaluate Opening Protection Systems

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How to Install Under-Deck Drainage Systems

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How to Perform a Wind Mitigation Inspection #1

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How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

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How To Strengthen Your Home for Under $10,000 – Roof, Walls, Windows, and Doors