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This vinyl siding melted when exposed to the high heat of a wildfire.

This vinyl siding melted when exposed to the high heat of a wildfire.
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This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes

This wall-mounted high-efficiency condensing gas tankless water heater has PVC vent pipes and insulated water pipes
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Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.

Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.
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Tornado, Hurricane, and Earthquake Risk Profile of 379 U.S. Urban Areas

Tornado, Hurricane, and Earthquake Risk Profile of 379 U.S. Urban Areas
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Tubular pipe insulation sleeves come with a precut seam

Tubular pipe insulation sleeves come with a precut seam
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Turning Off Residential Water

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Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units

Types of heat pump water heaters commonly used in central heat pump water heating systems include single pass units, multi pass units, and integrated units
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Typical ground-source plumbed system

Typical ground-source plumbed system
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Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.

Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.
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Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes

Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes
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Uninsulated hot water heating pipes

Uninsulated hot water heating pipes
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Use sheet goods to seal holes around drain pipes under the tub

Use sheet goods to seal holes around drain pipes under the tub
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Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank

Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank
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Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.
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Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation
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Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater

Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater
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Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.

Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.
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Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.

Water pressure reducing valves decrease water pressure entering a home to decrease water usage and improve fixture and appliance performance.
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What fuels a wildfire and what can homeowners do to protect their homes

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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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Why is Defensible Space So Important

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Wildfire Embers, Defensible Space, Hardening Your Home

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Wildfire Protection for Your Home

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Wildfire protection tips in WA state