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These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.

These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.
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Thin-profile attic eave baffle and vent

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Thin-profile attic eave baffle and vent
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This above-ground private fire suppression cistern has a hydrant threaded for easy attachment to local fire department hoses.

This above-ground private fire suppression cistern has a hydrant threaded for easy attachment to local fire department hoses.
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This bath fan is ducted through the roof but the ducting is so excessively long that air flow is likely to be very poor

This bath fan is ducted through the roof but the ducting is so excessively long that air flow is likely to be very poor
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This chimney was not adequately attached to the structure and fell away during an earthquake

This chimney was not adequately attached to the structure and fell away during an earthquake
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This dry hydrant was installed by a homeowner living in a rural location to provide firefighters with easy access to this natural water source located on their property.

This dry hydrant was installed by a homeowner living in a rural location to provide firefighters with easy access to this natural water source located on their property.
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This exhaust fan duct is not properly attached to the roof vent so most of the moist bathroom exhaust air will vent into the attic instead of out through the roof

This exhaust fan duct is not properly attached to the roof vent so most of the moist bathroom exhaust air will vent into the attic instead of out through the roof
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This exhaust fan duct is properly insulated and is properly vented through the roof

This exhaust fan duct is properly insulated and is properly vented through the roof
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This exhaust fan duct opens into the attic rather than exiting through the roof and mold has begun to form on the underside of the deck sheathing and on the rafter due to the moist air exiting the duct

This exhaust fan duct opens into the attic rather than exiting through the roof and mold has begun to form on the underside of the deck sheathing and on the rafter due to the moist air exiting the duct
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This finished retrofit installation of radiant barrier in attic shows the air spaces at the soffit and ridge to promote attic ventilation

This finished retrofit installation of radiant barrier in attic shows the air spaces at the soffit and ridge to promote attic ventilation
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This home has defensible space around it, with a vegetation-free zone that helped the house survive a surrounding wildfire.

This home has defensible space around it, with a vegetation-free zone that helped the house survive a surrounding wildfire.
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This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.

This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.
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This home survived the Laguna Beach fire of October 1993, which claimed more than 400 neighboring homes, thanks to a fire-resistant tile roof, stucco exterior, stucco-covered boxed eaves and under-decks, double-pane windows and selective landscaping

This home survived the Laguna Beach fire of October 1993, which claimed more than 400 neighboring homes, thanks to a fire-resistant tile roof, stucco exterior, stucco-covered boxed eaves and under-decks, double-pane windows and selective landscaping
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This home uses light-colored standard paints and finishes on siding and roofing materials to reduce cooling loads without adding material cost.

This home uses light-colored standard paints and finishes on siding and roofing materials to reduce cooling loads without adding material cost.
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This home was designed with continuous roof vents and few roof penetrations, allowing more room for the solar shingles that integrate with the asphalt shingles installed to meet IBHS Fortified Roof criteria for increased resistance to high winds and rain

This home was designed with continuous roof vents and very few roof penetrations, allowing more room for the solar shingles that integrate with the asphalt shingles installed to meet IBHS Fortified Roof criteria for increased resistance to high winds and wind-driven rain.
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This home was incorrectly sited and supported too near a slope consisting of unstable soils.

This home was incorrectly sited and supported too near a slope consisting of unstable soils.
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This home’s south-facing roof provides adequate space for both a solar electric system and solar thermal hot water system.

This home’s south-facing roof provides adequate space for both a solar electric system and solar thermal hot water system.
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This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.

This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
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This is a soffit vent; it provides ventilation for a vented attic

This is a soffit vent; it provides ventilation for a vented attic
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This parapet wall has metal blocking and spray foam in the wall at the level of the roof insulation; this limits airflow within or through the wall cavity.

This parapet wall has metal blocking and spray foam in the wall at the level of the roof insulation; this limits airflow within or through the wall cavity.
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This parapet wall has no blocking to prevent the convection of cold air through the insulation, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of the insulation.

This parapet wall has no blocking to prevent the convection of cold air through the insulation, which significantly reduces the effectiveness of the insulation.
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This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.

This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.
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This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.

This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.
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This roof was insulated above the roof deck with 5.5 inches (R-38.5) of closed-cell spray foam.

This roof was insulated above the roof deck with 5.5 inches (R-38.5) of closed-cell spray foam.