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Technology Solutions Case Study: Hygrothermal Performance of a Double-Stud Cellulose Wall

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Manufactured Home Builders

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating Sheathing

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Predicting Envelope Leakage in Attached Dwellings

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Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts

Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts
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Terminate 4" tape with 2" wide tape placing tape offset high on the joint, 2/3 of the tape should be adhered to the sheet of insulation

Terminate 4" tape with 2" wide tape placing tape offset high on the joint, 2/3 of the tape should be adhered to the sheet of insulation
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Termite shield is installed at the top of the foundation wall before installing sill plates; all seams and holes are sealed with epoxy

Termite shield is installed at the top of the foundation wall before installing sill plates; all seams and holes are sealed with epoxy
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Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below

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Termite shield with exterior rigid foam above and below
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Test with a moisture meter before installing building materials

Test with a moisture meter before installing building materials
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Testing the flow rate of a bathroom sink faucet.

Testing the flow rate of a bathroom sink faucet.
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Testing the flow rate of a kitchen sink faucet.

Testing the flow rate of a kitchen sink faucet.
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The “continuous waterproofing” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.

The “continuous waterproofing” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.
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The “down” and “out” approach to flashing – metal flashing directs water down and out of building assemblies

The “down” and “out” approach to flashing – metal flashing directs water down and out of building assemblies
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The “draw down” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.

The “draw down” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.
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The “perimeter cutoff and dewatering” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.

The “perimeter cutoff and dewatering” approach can be used to control groundwater in cases where the building foundation is below the groundwater table.
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The base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit

The base of the plywood parapet is air sealed with spray foam and fibrous insulation is installed in the rafter cavities in this flat roof retrofit
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The below-grade wall assembly includes dampproofing, draining details, and insulation.

The below-grade wall assembly includes dampproofing, draining details, and insulation.
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The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.

The black coating on these walls is a liquid-applied asphalt-based air and moisture barrier.
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The blocking for a new PV roof-mounting system is integrated with new rigid foam and the air and water control layers installed over an existing flat roof

The blocking for a new PV roof-mounting system is integrated with new rigid foam and the air and water control layers installed over an existing flat roof
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The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof

The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof
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The board in the center of this photograph shows blue stain (not lumber mold), a discoloration of the wood caused by a fungus affecting the living tree, which did not harm the structural integrity of the wood.

The board in the center of this photograph shows blue stain (not lumber mold), a discoloration of the wood caused by a fungus affecting the living tree, which did not harm the structural integrity of the wood.
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The builder installed a rain screen product that provides an air gap and drainage plane between the coated OSB sheathing and the cladding; the fabric layer folded over the bottom edge forms an insect screen.

The builder installed a rain screen product that provides an air gap and drainage plane between the coated OSB sheathing and the cladding; the fabric layer folded over the bottom edge forms an insect screen.
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The developer added pavers and drains that discharge to underground drywells to reduce storm water runoff.

The developer added pavers and drains that discharge to underground drywells to reduce storm water runoff.
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The diverter should be adequately sized to direct all of the water away from the wall and into the gutter.

The diverter should be adequately sized to direct all of the water away from the wall and into the gutter.