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Moisture-resistant rigid foam insulation was installed to provide a continuous air and thermal barrier behind the tub-shower insert.

Moisture-resistant rigid foam insulation was installed to provide a continuous air and thermal barrier behind the tub-shower insert.
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Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased

Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
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Nashville's Home Inspector reveals clogged "Weep Holes"

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New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings

New Code Options for Insulating, Sealing, and Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics in Residential Buildings
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New siding was installed over old siding, but no flashing or trim was installed and the old siding became saturated when water leaked around the windows.

New siding was installed over old siding, but no flashing or trim was installed and the old siding became saturated when water leaked around the windows.
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.

New windows were installed in this home but nothing was done to repair the rotted sill or to address why it failed.
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On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.

On top of the ice-and-water shield, the builder installed horizontal beams that were raised 6 inches off the deck to allow room for spray foam insulation.
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On-demand hot water pumps speed hot water to faucets at a push of a button to limit water waste and save energy.

On-demand hot water pumps speed hot water to faucets at a push of a button to limit water waste and save energy.
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Overview: Engineered Wood Products in Structural Systems for Residential Construction

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Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight

Peeling paint indicates water infiltration around a skylight
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Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer

Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer
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Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan

Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan
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Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.

Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.

Plumbing leaks can occur in faucet fittings.
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Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.

Plumbing leaks can occur in pipe connections.
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Plumbing penetrations through the below slab insulation are sealed with tape and spray foam.

Plumbing penetrations through the below slab insulation are sealed with tape and spray foam.
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Plumbing pipes often penetrate the subfloor close to where the plumbing fixture is located

Plumbing pipes often penetrate the subfloor close to where the plumbing fixture is located
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Plumbing pipes that pass through top plates can be air-sealed with a gasket material cut slightly smaller than the pipe diameter.

Plumbing pipes that pass through top plates can be air-sealed with a gasket material cut slightly smaller than the pipe diameter.
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Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems

Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems
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Plumbing/Piping (1)

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Plumbing/Piping (2)

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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home

Proper gutter and downspout system terminates with final grade sloping away from the home