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Failure of extruded concrete flat tile roofing due to bond failure between tile, mortar, and underlayment resulting from hurricane force winds.

Failure of extruded concrete flat tile roofing due to bond failure between tile, mortar, and underlayment resulting from hurricane force winds.
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FLAT ROOF. Proper way to seal vents and pipes.

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Flood-hardy, drainable, dryable wall

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Floodwalls and Levees

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Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole

Floor cavity air pressure is measured by placing a tube into the floor cavity through a small drilled hole
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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole

Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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Foam holes in open-web floor trusses to completely seal the rim joist

Foam holes in open-web floor trusses to completely seal the rim joist
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Foil-faced rigid foam and spray foam can be used to insulate a basement on the interior; use good moisture management techniques to keep the basement dry

Foil-faced rigid foam and spray foam can be used to insulate a basement on the interior; use good moisture management techniques to keep the basement dry
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FORTIFIED Animation: High Wind & Hail - Roof System

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Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.

Foundation details where waterproofing continuity can be a concern.
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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation

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Foundation wall exterior board insulation with above-grade wall insulation
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Framing is sequenced to install an air barrier of OSB, plywood, or rigid foam between the porch and the attic.

Framing is sequenced to install an air barrier of OSB, plywood, or rigid foam between the porch and the attic.
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls

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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls
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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (1)

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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (3)

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Furred-out siding

Furred-out siding
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Garage Exhaust Fans

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Glasswood Commercial Passive House Retrofit: Air Barrier

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High moisture levels were detected in this crawlspace by visual inspection of sagging ceiling insulation and deteriorating floor joists (left), high wood moisture content measured with a pin sensor (center), and high humidity levels in the air (right).

High moisture levels were detected in this crawlspace by visual inspection of sagging ceiling insulation and deteriorating floor joists (left), high wood moisture content measured with a pin sensor (center), and high humidity levels in the air (right).
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High Performance Plumbing Fixtures and The Flood Hardy Wall