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1 inch exterior insulation sheathing as attic eave baffle and vent

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1 inch exterior insulation sheathing as attic eave baffle and vent
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2 foot plan layout with wall elevation

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2 foot plan layout with wall elevation
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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer

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2-stud corner with 1x4 backer
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2-stud corner with drywall clips

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2-stud corner with drywall clips
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3-stud corner with rigid insulation

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3-stud corner with rigid insulation
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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A blower door is installed in a doorway and is ready for testing

A blower door is installed in a doorway and is ready for testing
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A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home

A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home
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A common method of addressing significant groundwater leakage in the foundation is to line the entire foundation assembly, including the slab, with a drainage layer.

A common method of addressing significant groundwater leakage in the foundation is to line the entire foundation assembly, including the slab, with a drainage layer.
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A common method of addressing significant groundwater leakage in the foundation is to line the interior perimeter of the foundation with a drainage layer.

A common method of addressing significant groundwater leakage in the foundation is to line the interior perimeter of the foundation with a drainage layer.
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A continuous drainage mat rainscreen made from vacuum-molded plastic provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.

A continuous drainage mat rainscreen made from vacuum-molded plastic provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.
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A crane is used to install the SIP fireplace chimney chase

A crane is used to install the SIP fireplace chimney chase
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A Cup of Joe: Below Grade Water Control | Building Science Deconstructed

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A deck or other attached structure located at the top of a slope with vegetation underneath is at high risk of ignition during a wildfire

A deck or other attached structure located at the top of a slope with vegetation underneath is at high risk of ignition during a wildfire
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A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage

A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage
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A liquid-applied water barrier covers the walls, serving as a drainage plane, air and vapor barrier, and secondary window flashing beneath the rigid foam that will be installed next.

A liquid-applied water barrier covers the walls, serving as a drainage plane, air and vapor barrier, and secondary window flashing beneath the rigid foam that will be installed next.
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A low-sloped shed roof with the thermal boundary located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A low-sloped shed roof with the thermal boundary located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.
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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete pier, concrete retaining wall, and concrete slab.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete pier, concrete retaining wall, and concrete slab.
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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.
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A method to ensure waterproofing continuity across the elevator pit of a multistory multifamily building.

A method to ensure waterproofing continuity across the elevator pit of a multistory multifamily building.
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A molded plastic drainage board rainscreen allows vertical drainage while providing uniform support for the siding and resisting compression from screws and nails.

A molded plastic drainage board rainscreen allows vertical drainage while providing uniform support for the siding and resisting compression from screws and nails.
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A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.

A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.
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A patio and wall constructed of noncombustible concrete, stone, or brick helps to deflect heat and protect the deck and house from approaching wildfires.

A patio and wall constructed of noncombustible concrete, stone, or brick helps to deflect heat and protect the deck and house from approaching wildfires.