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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Felt Underlayment Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Flashing Tape Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for High Winds

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Deck Attachment for High Winds
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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Roof Tile Cap Sheet Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Spray Foam Sealed Roof Deck
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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck

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IBHS Fortified Home Wood Board Roof Deck
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Identify what materials will constitute the continuous air barrier around the building envelope.

Identify what materials will constitute the continuous air barrier around the building envelope.
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Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.

Improper continuous load path design lacking bracing results in the failure of gable end walls under high wind conditions.
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Infrared image of a rim joist

Infrared image of a rim joist
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Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic

Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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Insert rigid blocking pieces into each joist bay and fasten with caulk or nails

Insert rigid blocking pieces into each joist bay and fasten with caulk or nails
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Inspection of taped joint

Inspection of taped joint
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Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.

Install a continuous air barrier below or above ceiling insulation and install wind baffles.
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Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.

Install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.

Install a self-closing door with weatherstripping and thoroughly air-seal the shared house-garage walls to help keep automobile exhaust and other pollutants out of the home.
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Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.

Install all layers of the drainage plane to overlap, not underlap, to direct bulk water down and out of the wall.
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Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls

Install an air barrier behind fireplaces installed on exterior walls
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Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind staircases installed on exterior walls.
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Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.

Install an air barrier on the exterior of attic knee wall insulation.
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Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits

Install an air barrier over dropped ceilings or soffits
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Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.

Install insulation and an air barrier around skylight shafts.
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Install rigid insulation and finish material below the framing and cavity insulation of a building overhang

Install rigid insulation and finish material below the framing and cavity insulation of a building overhang
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Installation details for weather-resistant barriers

Installation details for weather-resistant barriers