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A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts

A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts
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A liquid-applied water barrier covers the walls, serving as a drainage plane, air and vapor barrier, and secondary window flashing beneath the rigid foam that will be installed next.

A liquid-applied water barrier covers the walls, serving as a drainage plane, air and vapor barrier, and secondary window flashing beneath the rigid foam that will be installed next.
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A paint-on flashing is used around the windows and doors for seamless water protection.

A paint-on flashing is used around the windows and doors for seamless water protection.
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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
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Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap

Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap
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Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap

Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap
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Basic components of a skylight

Basic components of a skylight
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Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa

Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa
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Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa

Bedrooms pressure-balanced and provide 1 sq. in. of free area opening per 1 CFM of supply air or achieve a Rater-measured pressure differential ≤ 3 Pa
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Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.

Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.
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Brick veneer rain-screen assembly

Brick veneer rain-screen assembly
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Building America Energy Performance Brief: Installing Sidewall and Kick-out Diverter Flashing On Homes with House wrap over OSB or Plywood Sheathing

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Building America Energy Performance Brief: Installing Sidewall and Kick-out Diverter Flashing On Homes with Rigid Foam Insulation Sheathing

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Building Enclosure: Brick Installation Draining Cavity Wall

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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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