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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Managing Water Vapor Flow

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Quality Management System

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Stone Veneer Internal Drainage Plane

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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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Most clothes washers come with leveling feet that can be raised and lowered with a leveling nut.

Most clothes washers come with leveling feet that can be raised and lowered with a leveling nut.
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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: Quadrant Homes, Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WA

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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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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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Pieces of PVC pipe make handy rollers for moving a new washing machine into position in its drain pan.

Pieces of PVC pipe make handy rollers for moving a new washing machine into position in its drain pan.
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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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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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Press the blind assembly into the mounting brackets per manufacturer’s instructions.

Press the blind assembly into the mounting brackets per manufacturer’s instructions.
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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
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Protect Your Home from Flood Damage

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH with Huber ZIP System Roof Sheathing and Tape

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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires