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Concrete is poured into the rigid foam shell of the insulated concrete form (ICF) walls; a plastic water barrier has already been installed to protect the below-grade wall surfaces.

Concrete is poured into the rigid foam shell of the insulated concrete form (ICF) walls; a plastic water barrier has already been installed to protect the below-grade wall surfaces.
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Concrete pavers set in 4 inches of sand provide a pest-resistant ground break at the building perimeter.

Concrete pavers set in 4 inches of sand provide a pest-resistant ground break at the building perimeter.
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Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

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Concrete slab over polyethylene sheeting as capillary break

Concrete slab over polyethylene sheeting as capillary break
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Concrete slab pan flashing for doors

Concrete slab pan flashing for doors
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Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections

Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Contractors use a blower door to measure overall house air leakage.

Contractors use a blower door to measure overall house air leakage.
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Cover lumber stored outdoors

Cover lumber stored outdoors
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade
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Crushed stone provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Crushed stone provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Cut Batts to Fit Irregular Cavities

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Cut I in housewrap

Cut I in housewrap
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Damp-proof below-grade concrete block walls by coating the exterior surface with parging and an asphalt emulsion or similar product.

Damp-proof below-grade concrete block walls by coating the exterior surface with parging and an asphalt emulsion or similar product.
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Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.

Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.
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Delaminated plywood

Delaminated plywood
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Design a water-efficient landscape by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool

Design a water-efficient landscape by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool
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Design the roof, walls, foundation, and site to drain water away from the structure on all sides.

Design the roof, walls, foundation, and site to drain water away from the structure on all sides.
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Designs for a door threshold to keep out wind-driven rain.

Designs for a door threshold to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Determine the angle of ground slope and plant ground cover accordingly.

Determine the angle of ground slope and plant ground cover accordingly.
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Discoloration and peeling paint means there could be a moisture issue that should be addressed.

Discoloration and peeling paint means there could be a moisture issue that should be addressed.
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Distinguished Lecturer Series: Building Science - Adventures in Building Science