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For seismic resistance in basement, crawlspace, and crawlspace “cripple” wall foundations, connect the plywood or OSB sheathing to the wall framing, rim joist, and sill plate and anchor bolt the sill plate to the foundation

For seismic resistance in basement, crawlspace, and crawlspace “cripple” wall foundations, connect the plywood or OSB sheathing to the wall framing, rim joist, and sill plate and anchor bolt the sill plate to the foundation
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Fortified Home Gable Vent Shuttering

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Fortified Home Gable Vent Shuttering
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Fortified Home Roof Protection Requirements

Fortified Home Roof Protection Requirements
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FORTIFIED Roof System - Hurricane

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Framing Walls for a Zero Energy Ready Home

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Furring strips are installed over a foil-faced rigid foam sheathing to provide a drainage plane and ventilation gap behind siding.

Furring strips are installed over a foil-faced rigid foam sheathing to provide a drainage plane and ventilation gap behind siding.
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Furring strips provide a ventilation gap between the coated OSB sheathing and the fiber cement siding.

Furring strips provide a ventilation gap between the coated OSB sheathing and the fiber cement siding.
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Get a Storm Ready Roof

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Glasswood Commercial Passive House Retrofit: Air Barrier

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High winds pulled the asphalt shingles and sheathing panels off this coastal home, although storm shutters protected the windows

High winds pulled the asphalt shingles and sheathing panels off this coastal home, although storm shutters protected the windows
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Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.

Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.
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How to Install Under-Deck Drainage Systems

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How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

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IBHS Fortified Home Asphalt Shingles Set Directly in Flashing Cement

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IBHS Fortified Home Asphalt Shingles Set Directly in Flashing Cement
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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Concrete and Clay Tile Roofs
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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for High Winds
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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Drip Edge Installation for Hurricanes
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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles

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IBHS Fortified Home Peel and Stick Asphalt Shingles
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for High Winds
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Nailing Roof Deck for Hurricanes
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Deck Replacement
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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member

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IBHS Fortified Home Re-Roofing Scab Member