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The exposed riser shown here also supplies the radiator. A short pipe runs under the floor to the hand valve.

The exposed riser shown here also supplies the radiator. A short pipe runs under the floor to the hand valve.
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The green framing is lumber that was pressure treated with borate to increase its resistance to termites, mold, and moisture

The green framing is lumber that was pressure treated with borate to increase its resistance to termites, mold, and moisture
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The last thing any homeowner wants to see is a mouse or rat in the house

The last thing any homeowner wants to see is a mouse or rat in the house
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The roof trusses and all other framing in this hot-humid climate home is treated with borate for mold and termite resistance.

The roof trusses and all other framing in this hot-humid climate home is treated with borate for mold and termite resistance.
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The soil is treated for termites.

The soil is treated for termites.
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This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.

This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.
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This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.

This exterior insulated slab-on-grade monolithic grade beam foundation is protected from pests by termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, brick veneer over slab-edge insulation, and rock ground cover.
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This house with an insulated slab is protected from pests with a termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, insect screen covering bottom of furring air gap, and brick veneer over slab-edge insulation

This house with an insulated slab is protected from pests with a termite shield at the sill plate, borate-treated framing, insect screen covering bottom of furring air gap, and brick veneer over slab-edge insulation
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This house with interior insulated crawlspace is protected from pests with termite shield at sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, and a termite inspection gap at the top of the rigid foam

This house with interior insulated crawlspace is protected from pests with termite shield at sill plate, borate-treated framing, flashing at end of wall insulation, and a termite inspection gap at the top of the rigid foam
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This plumbing pipe is wrapped with a stainless steel mesh skirt that is clamped to the pipe before the concrete slab is poured to to keep out bugs and rodents

This plumbing pipe is wrapped with a stainless steel mesh skirt that is clamped to the pipe before the concrete slab is poured to to keep out bugs and rodents
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This termite mud tube shows termites have climbed the foundation wall to reach the home’s subfloor

This termite mud tube shows termites have climbed the foundation wall to reach the home’s subfloor
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This window frame shows extensive termite damage

This window frame shows extensive termite damage
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This wood siding has sustained heavy damage from termites.

This wood siding has sustained heavy damage from termites.
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Transfer grill sealed with mastic

Transfer grill sealed with mastic
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Transfer grille not sealed

Transfer grille not sealed
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Transfer Grilles (1)

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Transfer Grilles (2)

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Unvented concrete masonry unit crawl space with exterior insulation - designed for termite resistance in moderately infested areas

Unvented concrete masonry unit crawl space with exterior insulation - designed for termite resistance in moderately infested areas
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Use copper or stainless steel mesh plus caulk or foam around holes in exterior walls or epoxy in cracks in concrete to keep out rodents and termites.

Use copper or stainless steel mesh plus caulk or foam around holes in exterior walls or epoxy in cracks in concrete to keep out rodents and termites.
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Ventilation air inlets provided with rodent / insect screen with ≤ 0.5 inch mesh

Ventilation air inlets provided with rodent / insect screen with ≤ 0.5 inch mesh
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What mesh opening size is needed to keep out what type of pests?

What mesh opening size is needed to keep out what type of pests?
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Whole-House Fans

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Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks

Wire hardware mesh is fastened with a staple gun and screws to the wall to prevent pests from entering the building through small holes and cracks
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Wrong - The furnace intake and exhaust are too close to each other and are missing rodent screening.

Wrong - The furnace intake and exhaust are too close to each other and are missing rodent screening.