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Fully enclosing the area under the deck increases its resistance to wildfire by minimizing the space where embers can lodge.

Fully enclosing the area under the deck increases its resistance to wildfire by minimizing the space where embers can lodge.
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Gaskets provide air sealing around the plumbing fixtures.

Gaskets provide air sealing around the plumbing fixtures.
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Ground Source Heat Pumps in Alaska: Harvesting Heat from a Cold Ground

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Heavy metal flashing protects the deck timbers and separates them from the wall at the wall-deck connection which is vulnerable to both ember entrapment and water damage.

Heavy metal flashing protects the deck timbers and separates them from the wall at the wall-deck connection which is vulnerable to both ember entrapment and water damage.
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Heavy timber deck construction uses slow burning thick timbers to reduce the flammability of the deck.

Heavy timber deck construction uses slow burning thick timbers to reduce the flammability of the deck.
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Heavy timber deck construction uses slow burning thick timbers to reduce the flammability of the deck.

Heavy timber deck construction uses slow burning thick timbers to reduce the flammability of the deck.
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HFSC Beecher Live Burn Video 2020

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High Performance Plumbing Fixtures and The Flood Hardy Wall

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High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam

High-density fiberglass pipe insulation comes with a vapor barrier cover and self-adhesive seam
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Home design and retrofitting techniques for wildfire defense

Home design and retrofitting techniques for wildfire defense
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Home design and retrofitting techniques for wildfire defense

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Homeowners in remote areas may choose to install their own cisterns to provide water for fire suppression in case of wildfires.

Homeowners in remote areas may choose to install their own cisterns to provide water for fire suppression in case of wildfires.
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Homes located in the Wildland Urban Interface should be designed and constructed with fire resistance in mind.

Homes located in the Wildland Urban Interface should be designed and constructed with fire resistance in mind.
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Homes sited on hills in wildfire prone areas should be set back at least 50 feet from downslope wildland vegetation.

Homes sited on hills in wildfire prone areas should be set back at least 50 feet from downslope wildland vegetation.
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Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.

Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.
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Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass

Hot water heating pipes insulated with 1 inch of jacketed fiberglass
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How do homes burn down in wildfires?

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How to air seal attic plumbing pipe – Rule Your Attic! with ENERGY STAR

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How to Install a Whole-House Water Softener | Ask This Old House

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How to Insulate around Plumbing Pipes

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How to Keep Attic Vent From Freezing Up in Winter

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How to make your home FireWise

How to make your home FireWise
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How to Manually Close a Main Gas Shutoff Valve

How to Manually Close a Main Gas Shutoff Valve
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How to Prevent Post Earthquake Fires