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High Performance Plumbing Fixtures and The Flood Hardy Wall

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Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.

Holes in the exterior walls are flashed and flashing is integrated with housewrap before installing rigid mineral wool insulation.
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Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.

Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.
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Housewrap is layered over the top edge of this flexible flashing.

Housewrap is layered over the top edge of this flexible flashing.
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Improper flashing can allow rain water into walls, causing significant damage

Improper flashing can allow rain water into walls, causing significant damage
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In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake

In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake
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In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan

In this exhaust fan/light, both the light fixture and the fan are plugged in to the fan housing; unplug the light fixture to clean it and unplug the fan as an added precaution while cleaning the exhaust fan
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In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately

In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately
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Install a wall cap on the outside exhaust hole and apply caulking around the cap to ensure air-tightness

Install a wall cap on the outside exhaust hole and apply caulking around the cap to ensure air-tightness
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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 showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.
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Install cement board behind tub and shower enclosures.

Install cement board behind tub and shower enclosures.
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Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing

Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing
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Install remaining sidewall flashing, counter flashing, and shingles

Install remaining sidewall flashing, counter flashing, and shingles
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Install self-adhesive sill flashing

Install self-adhesive sill flashing
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Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter; attach to roof deck but not sidewall

Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter; attach to roof deck but not sidewall
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Install the fan either in the range hood, the cabinet above the stove, or on the wall above the stove

Install the fan either in the range hood, the cabinet above the stove, or on the wall above the stove
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Install the housewrap. Cut housewrap to fit over diverter and tape top of cut

Install the housewrap. Cut housewrap to fit over diverter and tape top of cut
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Installation of weatherstripping on a window.

Installation of weatherstripping on a window.
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Installation sequence for deck ledger flashing.

Installation sequence for deck ledger flashing.
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Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles

Integrate pre-formed vent pipe flashing, shingle-fashion, with roofing underlayment and shingles
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Karuna Passive House Window Installation Demonstration

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Kick-Out Diverter Flashing Detail

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Kick-Out Diverter Flashing Detail
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Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.

Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.