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The Durable Energy home is equipped with a water filtration system, which uses ultrafine membranes and carbon filters to filter city water or harvested rainwater to “bottled water-quality” for drinking water in the disaster-resilient home.

The Durable Energy home is equipped with a water filtration system, which uses ultrafine membranes and carbon filters to filter city water or harvested rainwater to “bottled water-quality” for drinking water in the disaster-resilient home.
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The entire roof of the home is covered with an ice-and-water shield to help protect against moisture damage.

The entire roof of the home is covered with an ice-and-water shield to help protect against moisture damage.
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The existing flat roof before removal of membrane shows lack of slope allowing water to pool on the surface

The existing flat roof before removal of membrane shows lack of slope allowing water to pool on the surface
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The existing sheathing boards are removed near the perimeter of the flat roof and pressure-treated plywood is installed at the vertical face of the parapet

The existing sheathing boards are removed near the perimeter of the flat roof and pressure-treated plywood is installed at the vertical face of the parapet
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The existing slab is retrofitted by coating with epoxy paint, then installing rigid foam insulation and a floating subfloor.

The existing slab is retrofitted by coating with epoxy paint, then installing rigid foam insulation and a floating subfloor.
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The existing slab is retrofitted with epoxy paint, rigid foam insulation, sleepers (furring strips), and subfloor.

The existing slab is retrofitted with epoxy paint, rigid foam insulation, sleepers (furring strips), and subfloor.
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The exterior of the home is wrapped in a continuous layer of rigid foam with all seams taped to provide a thermal, air, and moisture barrier and serve as a drainage plane, eliminating the need for house wrap.

The exterior of the home is wrapped in a continuous layer of rigid foam with all seams taped to provide a thermal, air, and moisture barrier and serve as a drainage plane, eliminating the need for house wrap.
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The flat retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior of the building as part of a seismic retrofit

The flat retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior of the building as part of a seismic retrofit
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The fluid-applied asphalt coating provides a weather-resistant, moisture resistant layer around the house, serving as a continuous drainage plane and flashing for window and door openings.

The fluid-applied asphalt coating provides a weather-resistant, moisture resistant layer around the house, serving as a continuous drainage plane and flashing for window and door openings.
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The flush cut method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall allows the plywood sheathing to be attached directly to both the cripple studs and the notched section of the mudsill

The flush cut method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall allows the plywood sheathing to be attached directly to both the cripple studs and the notched section of the mudsill
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The home’s energy management system tracks energy and water usage and production. A 40-kW battery storage system is the home’s first source of power, with the grid connection serving as a backup.

The home’s energy management system tracks energy and water usage and production. A 40-kW battery storage system is the home’s first source of power, with the grid connection serving as a backup.
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The leaks in this foundation wall have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.

The leaks in this foundation wall have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.
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The mechanical curb for a skylight is integrated with the water management and air control layers on a flat roof retrofitted to include new above-deck rigid foam insulation

The mechanical curb for a skylight is integrated with the water management and air control layers on a flat roof retrofitted to include new above-deck rigid foam insulation
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The metal flashing used at this wall-to-roof transition is incorrectly layered over, not under, the siding, and is nailed into the siding, creating holes where water can infiltrate the wall.

The metal flashing used at this wall-to-roof transition is incorrectly layered over, not under, the siding, and is nailed into the siding, creating holes where water can infiltrate the wall
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The metal screening keeps insects out of the black mesh plastic fabric which provides a ventilation gap behind the home’s siding, which includes the ship-lapped cypress shown here.

The metal screening keeps insects out of the black mesh plastic fabric which provides a ventilation gap behind the home’s siding, which includes the ship-lapped cypress shown here.
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The minimum required plumbing connections and trim for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone wet sprinkler system.

The minimum required plumbing connections and trim for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone wet sprinkler system.
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The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints

The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints
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The mistake of overdriven fasteners

The mistake of overdriven fasteners
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The mistake of reverse shingling

The mistake of reverse shingling
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The moisture level of the cellulose wall insulation is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the insulation is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.

The moisture level of the cellulose wall insulation is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the insulation is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.
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The moisture level of the wall studs is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the wood is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.

The moisture level of the wall studs is tested with a moisture meter to verify that the wood is sufficiently dry before installing drywall.
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The pier foundation that lifts this home above flood waters is visible in this photo taken before the skirt walls were added.

The pier foundation that lifts this home above flood waters is visible in this photo taken before the skirt walls were added.
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The pipe connections for faucets, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and other water using appliances can be a source of leaks.

The pipe connections for faucets, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and other water using appliances can be a source of leaks.
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The preferred method for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone, wet sprinkler system.

The preferred method for fire sprinkler connection to municipal water with a standalone, wet sprinkler system.