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Metal hat channel provides a drainage gap of 1 inch between fiber-cement siding and mineral wool continuous insulation.

Metal hat channel provides a drainage gap of 1 inch between fiber-cement siding and mineral wool continuous insulation.
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Minimum horizontal clearance between trees and plants on various slopes for wildfire resistance

Minimum horizontal clearance between trees and plants on various slopes for wildfire resistance
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Minimum vertical clearance between trees and plants for wildfire resistance

Minimum vertical clearance between trees and plants for wildfire resistance
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Monolithic slab with a grade beam

Monolithic slab with a grade beam
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National Fire Prevention Education Teams

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

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NFPA 13D-Life Safety System

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Part 4 -Installation of a 30,000-gallon Fire Protection Storage Water Tank - Gamber, Maryland 2018

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Passive House Underslab Foam & Vapor Barrier: Karuna Video #6

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Patio slabs, porch slabs, walks, and driveways sloped ≥ 0.25 in. per ft. away from home to edge of surface, or 10 ft., whichever is less

Patio slabs, porch slabs, walks, and driveways sloped ≥ 0.25 in. per ft. away from home to edge of surface, or 10 ft., whichever is less
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Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.

Pest protection measures include a termite shield under the rim joist and extending out on either side of the stem wall, insect screening under the furring air gap, and brick veneer to protect slab-edge insulation.
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PEX piping is laid over 2 inches of XPS before the slab is poured to create a radiant floor heating system in this extensive home remodel.

PEX piping is laid over 2 inches of XPS before the slab is poured to create a radiant floor heating system in this extensive home remodel.
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PEX piping loops are laid before the slab is poured for this radiant floor heating system

PEX piping loops are laid before the slab is poured for this radiant floor heating system
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Polyethylene Over Aggregate

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Polyethylene Over Aggregate
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Polyethylene sheeting covers the aggregate and extends down and under the footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and monolithic footing

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Polyethylene sheeting covers the aggregate and extends down and under the footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and monolithic footing
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Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over aggregate

Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over aggregate
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Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over geotextile matting

Polyethylene sheeting or rigid insulation over geotextile matting
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Poor drainage conditions can enable water to pool around the home.

Poor drainage conditions can enable water to pool around the home.
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Post-tensioned slab-on-grade with exterior and slab insulation

Post-tensioned slab-on-grade with exterior and slab insulation
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Pouring the slab

Pouring the slab
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Properly installed rigid insulation

Properly installed rigid insulation
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Properly installed vapor barrier

Properly installed vapor barrier
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Protecting Decks from Wildfires: Attached Deck (long version)

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Protecting Your Home From Wildfire