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The recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.

The recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.
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The red piece in this detail is through-the-wall metal flashing; it is installed on the sheathing just above the capstone, with house wrap installed to lap down over it.

The red piece in this detail is through-the-wall metal flashing; it is installed on the sheathing just above the capstone, with house wrap installed to lap down over it.
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The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane

The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane
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The reverse block method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall uses a 2x4 attached to the sill plate to provide a means to attach the plywood cripple wall sheathing to the sill plate

The reverse block method for seismic retrofit bracing of a cripple wall uses a 2x4 attached to the sill plate to provide a means to attach the plywood cripple wall sheathing to the sill plate
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The seams of the rigid insulation are not taped and it will not provide a complete capillary break

The seams of the rigid insulation are not taped and it will not provide a complete capillary break
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The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding

The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding
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The shower diverter in bath/shower combinations is one of the common sources of leaks in tub faucets.

The shower diverter in bath/shower combinations is one of the common sources of leaks in tub faucets.
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The steel drip edge flashing is easy to see above the fascia and just below the roofing along all of the roof edges of this home.

The steel drip edge flashing is easy to see above the fascia and just below the roofing along all of the roof edges of this home.
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The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.

The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
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The top course of these concrete masonry unit (CMU) crawlspace foundation walls and piers is filled with grout then sprayed with a waterproofing membrane that acts as a capillary break and prevents moisture from migrating into the framing material.

The top course of these concrete masonry unit (CMU) crawlspace foundation walls and piers is filled with grout then sprayed with a waterproofing membrane that acts as a capillary break and prevents moisture from migrating into the framing material.
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The universal retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate as part of a seismic retrofit

The universal retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate as part of a seismic retrofit
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The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic

The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic
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The volume of a home with a pitched roof an attic space can be calculated using height, width, length, and attic height dimensions.

The volume of a home with a pitched roof an attic space can be calculated using height, width, length, and attic height dimensions.
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The walls of this mixed-humid location home are constructed with moisture-resistant steel-framed expanded polystyrene R-34 wall panels that are designed to withstand winds up to 200 mph and level D seismic forces.

The walls of this mixed-humid location home are constructed with moisture-resistant steel-framed expanded polystyrene R-34 wall panels that are designed to withstand winds up to 200 mph and level D seismic forces.
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The water heater tank can drain to a floor drain (left) or the yard or curb drain (right).

The water heater tank can drain to a floor drain (left) or the yard or curb drain (right).
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed

The weep holes are properly cleaned out and the weeps properly installed
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The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system

The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system
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The weep holes are spaced too far apart

The weep holes are spaced too far apart
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The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed

The weep holes were not properly cleaned before the weeps were installed
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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The wood blocking for future PV panel installation extends above the surface of the top layer of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed as part of a flat roof retrofit

The wood blocking for future PV panel installation extends above the surface of the top layer of polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation installed as part of a flat roof retrofit
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There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall

There are no weep holes installed at the bottom of the exterior wall