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Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Conceptual stack framing drawing
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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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Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
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Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.

Construct exterior walls with insulated concrete forms (ICFs) that provide insulation without thermal bridging, as well as air sealing, a drainage plane, and high structural strength.
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Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.

Construct exterior walls with structural insulated panels (SIPs) to provide an airtight wall with consistent insulation and very little thermal bridging.
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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)

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing

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Corner installed plywood or OSB as shear bracing
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Cover lumber stored outdoors

Cover lumber stored outdoors
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Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place

Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains

Crawl space drainage: crawl space below grade with dual drains
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Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade

Crawl space drainage: crawl space floor at or above grade
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Crushed stone provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation

Crushed stone provides a pest-resistant perimeter around the foundation
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Cut I in housewrap

Cut I in housewrap
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Damp-proof below-grade concrete block walls by coating the exterior surface with parging and an asphalt emulsion or similar product.

Damp-proof below-grade concrete block walls by coating the exterior surface with parging and an asphalt emulsion or similar product.
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Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.

Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.
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Delaminated plywood

Delaminated plywood
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Design a water-efficient landscape by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool

Design a water-efficient landscape by using the WaterSense Water Budget Tool