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CCHRC Building Addition: Creating a Heated Roof to Apply Roofing Membrane

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Ceiling joists extend out to provide very strong roof overhangs that will resist uplift pressures in high winds.

Ceiling joists extend out to provide very strong roof overhangs that will resist uplift pressures in high winds.
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Chimney Flashing 1 Measuring

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Chimney Flashing 10 Top Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 11 Secure Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 2 Preparation

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Chimney Flashing 3 Bending

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Chimney Flashing 4 Base Front Apron

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Chimney Flashing 5 Step Sides

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Chimney Flashing 6 Top Pan

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Chimney Flashing 7 Front Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 8 Left Side Cap Flashing

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Chimney Flashing 9 Right Side Cap Flashing

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Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.

Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.
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Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.

Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.
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Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.

Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.
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Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.

Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof

Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof
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Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing

Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing
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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: building a raised floor

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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs

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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Vapor retarder

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Commercially available “roof hatch” products provide an openable access to the roof for maintenance and emergency egress that meets code dimensional requirements

Commercially available “roof hatch” products provide an openable access to the roof for maintenance and emergency egress that meets code dimensional requirements
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Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall

Complete water management strategy for a below-grade wall