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Right – The step flashing is the correct height above the roof deck

Right – The step flashing is the correct height above the roof deck
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Right – The water-resistant barrier is layered over the step flashing to provide a complete drainage system

Right – The water-resistant barrier is layered over the step flashing to provide a complete drainage system
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Right – There is flashing installed along the top of the window and the water-resistant barrier is layered over to create a complete drainage system

Right – There is flashing installed along the top of the window and the water-resistant barrier is layered over to create a complete drainage system
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Right – There is flashing installed at the bottom of the wall to create a satisfactory drainage system

Right – There is flashing installed at the bottom of the wall to create a satisfactory drainage system
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Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace

Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace
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Right – Two inches of rigid foam was installed on the ground before pouring the basement floor slab while precast, pre-insulated concrete panels comprise the basement walls.

Right – Two inches of rigid foam was installed on the ground before pouring the basement floor slab while precast, pre-insulated concrete panels comprise the basement walls.
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Right – Two-thirds of acrylic tape is offset above the joint and over and above the fasteners

Right – Two-thirds of acrylic tape is offset above the joint and over and above the fasteners
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Right – two-thirds of the blue butyl flashing tape is above the sheathing seam; the top edge of the butyl flashing tape is covered with clear sheathing tape that is also offset so two-thirds is above the top edge of the butyl flashing.

Right – two-thirds of the blue butyl flashing tape is above the sheathing seam; the top edge of the butyl flashing tape is covered with clear sheathing tape that is also offset so two-thirds is above the top edge of the butyl flashing.
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Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.

Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.
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Right--The polyethylene ground cover for this insulated crawlspace is taped at seams and around posts before the insulation and slab are installed.

Right--The polyethylene ground cover for this insulated crawlspace is taped at seams and around posts before the insulation and slab are installed.
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Right: Brick veneer is flashed correctly with weep holes and a fine mesh screen is installed to prevent pest entry.

Right: Brick veneer is flashed correctly with weep holes and a fine mesh screen is installed to prevent pest entry.
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Right: Flashing the butt joints in lap siding installations is a better practice than relying on caulk to seal the joints.

Right: Flashing the butt joints in lap siding installations is a better practice than relying on caulk to seal the joints.
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Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.

Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.
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Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace

Rigid foam insulation and a thin slab were installed over the dirt and gravel of this sealed crawlspace
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Rigid foam insulation can serve as the drainage plane when all seams are taped. Furring strips provide an air gap behind the cladding.

Rigid foam insulation can serve as the drainage plane when all seams are taped. Furring strips provide an air gap behind the cladding.
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Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist

Rigid insulation and water control layers are installed on the exterior of a flat foundation wall; spray foam insulates the rim joist
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Rigid insulation is installed on the exterior side of the flat foundation wall

Rigid insulation is installed on the exterior side of the flat foundation wall
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Roof-wall flashing details.

Roof-wall flashing details.
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Safe Room Location Factors for New and Existing Homes

Safe Room Location Factors for New and Existing Homes
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Sealing structural penetrations at roof wall intersections

Sealing structural penetrations at roof wall intersections
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Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
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Slab-on-grade foundation and safe room.

Slab-on-grade foundation and safe room.
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Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.

Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.