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Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing

Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing
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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

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Do not install carpet in areas that are likely to get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways, or laundry rooms.

Do not install carpet in areas that are likely to get wet, such as bathrooms, kitchens, entry ways, or laundry rooms.
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Do not install lumber, plywood, or other building materials that show visible signs of water damage or mold.

Do not install lumber, plywood, or other building materials that show visible signs of water damage or mold.
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Do you know how to store water properly?

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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

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Don’t install drip edge flashing with the lower leg touching the fascia; this can encourage wicking of water behind the flashing. Instead set the lower leg of the drip edge away from the fascia.

Don’t install drip edge flashing with the lower leg touching the fascia; this can encourage wicking of water behind the flashing. Instead set the lower leg of the drip edge away from the fascia.
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Downspout extensions and splash blocks often get disconnected to mow the lawn, then fail to get reconnected, allowing water from the gutters to discharge directly next to the house and in this case to stairs leading to the basement.

Downspout extensions and splash blocks often get disconnected to mow the lawn, then fail to get reconnected, allowing water from the gutters to discharge directly next to the house and in this case to stairs leading to the basement.
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Downspout termination

Downspout termination
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Drain all water away from the structure.

Drain all water away from the structure.
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Drain tile cross-section

Drain tile cross-section
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Drain tile surrounded with clean gravel and fabric filter

Drain tile surrounded with clean gravel and fabric filter
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Drain tile with a sump pump system

Drain tile with a sump pump system
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Drain tile with protective cover

Drain tile with protective cover
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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail
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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail