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Don’t install drip edge flashing with the lower leg touching the fascia; this can encourage wicking of water behind the flashing. Instead set the lower leg of the drip edge away from the fascia.

Don’t install drip edge flashing with the lower leg touching the fascia; this can encourage wicking of water behind the flashing. Instead set the lower leg of the drip edge away from the fascia.
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Downspout termination

Downspout termination
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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, footing detail
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Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components in a basement, single perimeter drain system, footing detail
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Drainage and waterproofing system components of a basement, sill detail

Drainage and waterproofing system components of a basement, sill detail
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Drifting of snow led to heavy accumulation between the gables which required snow removal to reduce risk of roof collapse

Drifting of snow led to heavy accumulation between the gables which required snow removal to reduce risk of roof collapse
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Dry Basements: A Builder's Success Story

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Dry Floodproofing

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Ductwork located in a vented attic is subject to high attic temperatures and significant heat gain through the walls of the ducts

Ductwork located in a vented attic is subject to high attic temperatures and significant heat gain through the walls of the ducts
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During high wind events, high localized areas of negative pressure (“suction”) occur above roof membranes

During high wind events, high localized areas of negative pressure (“suction”) occur above roof membranes
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During high wind events, sloped roofs and flat roofs experience higher uplift forces than flat roofs with parapets

During high wind events, sloped roofs and flat roofs experience higher uplift forces than flat roofs with parapets
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During high wind events, vortices form along the edges of the roof creating areas of localized negative pressure (“suction”) above the roof

During high wind events, vortices form along the edges of the roof creating areas of localized negative pressure (“suction”) above the roof
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Emergency Supplies Storage Location

Emergency Supplies Storage Location
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End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.

End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.
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Energy 101: Cool Roofs

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ENERGY STAR reflective shingles cover the roof, which is ideally angled for solar panels.

ENERGY STAR reflective shingles cover the roof, which is ideally angled for solar panels.
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Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab

Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab
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Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region

Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region

Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example of a cool roof, painted white to reflect solar heat gain.

Example of a cool roof, painted white to reflect solar heat gain.
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Example of a properly braced gable end wall

Example of a properly braced gable end wall
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Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers

Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers
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Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs

Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
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Example of ladder framing of gable roof overhang

Example of ladder framing of gable roof overhang