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All vents are routed to gable walls and eaves rather than through the roof to minimize the risk of leaks and provide an uninterrupted plane for PV panels.

All vents are routed to gable walls and eaves rather than through the roof to minimize the risk of leaks and provide an uninterrupted plane for PV panels.
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Along with continuous ridge vents, the builder installed permanent roof anchors on all the roof sections, providing a simple, low-cost and permanent safe structural tie-off points for workers conducting any future roof work.

Along with continuous ridge vents, the builder installed permanent roof anchors on all the roof sections, providing a simple, low-cost and permanent safe structural tie-off points for workers conducting any future roof work.
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An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.

An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.
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An unvented cathedralized attic has the air, thermal, and vapor control layers at the roof line

An unvented cathedralized attic has the air, thermal, and vapor control layers at the roof line
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Anchor system installation

Anchor system installation
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Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Angle support framing is added to brace a long gable overhang constructed using the ladder framing method.

Angle support framing is added to brace a long gable overhang constructed using the ladder framing method.
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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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Apply roof sealant along the top edge and sides of the vent and use sealant to cover any exposed roof nails

Apply roof sealant along the top edge and sides of the vent and use sealant to cover any exposed roof nails
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Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap

Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap
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Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap

Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap
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Architectural awnings offer year-round weather protection and keep overhead summer sun off windows while allowing lower winter sun to provide beneficial warmth.

Architectural awnings offer year-round weather protection and keep overhead summer sun off windows while allowing lower winter sun to provide beneficial warmth.
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Asphalt shingle installation at roof ridges, hips, eaves, and rakes

Asphalt shingle installation at roof ridges, hips, eaves, and rakes
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Asphalt shingles are installed over a synthetic underlayment

Asphalt shingles are installed over a synthetic underlayment
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Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.

Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.
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Attic radiant barriers

Attic radiant barriers
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Attic ventilation can reduce the likelihood of ice dam formation by cooling the roof deck.

Attic ventilation can reduce the likelihood of ice dam formation by cooling the roof deck.
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Balanced ventilation strategy for conditioned attic spaces

Balanced ventilation strategy for conditioned attic spaces
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Basic components of a skylight

Basic components of a skylight
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Be Hurricane Ready: Secure Soffits

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Because all of the structural load is carried by the SIP roof and wall panels, no trusses are needed, allowing the home to have vaulted ceilings and open interiors throughout.

Because all of the structural load is carried by the SIP roof and wall panels, no trusses are needed, allowing the home to have vaulted ceilings and open interiors throughout.
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Before installing blinds, place them on the sill where you would like the bottom of the blinds to land when lowered, ensuring the blinds are parallel with the outside of the sill.

Before installing blinds, place them on the sill where you would like the bottom of the blinds to land when lowered, ensuring the blinds are parallel with the outside of the sill
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Birds may nest in unprotected vent openings

Birds may nest in unprotected vent openings
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Blocking installed on a flat roof for a PV system rack is sealed around the edges with sealant then will be covered with self-adhering roof membrane to prevent water leakage

Blocking installed on a flat roof for a PV system rack is sealed around the edges with sealant then will be covered with self-adhering roof membrane to prevent water leakage