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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and placed beneath a concrete slab

Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and placed beneath a concrete slab
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Capillary break beneath all slabs (e.g., slab on grade, basement slab) except crawlspace slabs using either: ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting lapped 6-12 in., or ≥ 1 in. extruded polystyrene insulation with taped joints

Capillary break beneath all slabs (e.g., slab on grade, basement slab) except crawlspace slabs using either: ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting lapped 6-12 in., or ≥ 1 in. extruded polystyrene insulation with taped joints
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Catchment system

Catchment system
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Caulk top and sides of window

Caulk top and sides of window
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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Check the moisture content of wall materials to ensure materials are dry before enclosing walls with drywall and siding.

Check the moisture content of wall materials to ensure materials are dry before enclosing walls with drywall and siding.
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Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.

Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.
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Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint
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Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof

Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof
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Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing

Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing
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Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.

Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.
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Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall

Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall
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Comprehensive above-grade water management details for a crawlspace foundation include a capillary break over the crawlspace floor, slope the surface grade away, installing gutters that slope away, and capillary break under sill plate.

Comprehensive above-grade water management details for a crawlspace foundation include a capillary break over the crawlspace floor, slope the surface grade away, installing gutters that slope away, and capillary break under sill plate.
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Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors

Comprehensive water management features include a capillary break (≥ 6-mil polyethylene sheeting) at all crawlspace floors
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Conceptual air sealing strategy - lower wall section

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Conceptual air sealing strategy - lower wall section
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Concrete (4 inches thick at 5% slope) provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Concrete (4 inches thick at 5% slope) provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Concrete is poured into the rigid foam shell of the insulated concrete form (ICF) walls; a plastic water barrier has already been installed to protect the below-grade wall surfaces.

Concrete is poured into the rigid foam shell of the insulated concrete form (ICF) walls; a plastic water barrier has already been installed to protect the below-grade wall surfaces.
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Concrete pavers set in 4 inches of sand provide a pest-resistant ground break at the building perimeter.

Concrete pavers set in 4 inches of sand provide a pest-resistant ground break at the building perimeter.
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Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

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Concrete slab over polyethylene sheeting as capillary break

Concrete slab over polyethylene sheeting as capillary break
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Concrete slab pan flashing for doors

Concrete slab pan flashing for doors
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Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections

Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)