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When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.

When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.
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When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter

When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter
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When it comes to refrigerant line insulation, the 80-20 rule does not apply! Insulate the whole pipe.

When it comes to refrigerant line insulation, the 80-20 rule does not apply! Insulate the whole pipe.
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When looking for plumbing pipes to find floor penetrations, remember that plumbing pipe may consist of several different materials, such as PEX (white pipes on left), copper (right), plastic, or insulated with foam (gray, far right).

When looking for plumbing pipes to find floor penetrations, remember that plumbing pipe may consist of several different materials, such as PEX (white pipes on left), copper (right), plastic, or insulated with foam (gray, far right).
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When measuring for the last piece in a course of vinyl siding, measure from the corner post to the foam of the neighboring piece and subtract 1/4 inch to provide room for expansion.

When measuring for the last piece in a course of vinyl siding, measure from the corner post to the foam of the neighboring piece and subtract 1/4 inch to provide room for expansion.
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When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.

When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.
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When no automatic gas shutoff valve is installed at the meter, the gas valve can be shut off using a wrench

When no automatic gas shutoff valve is installed at the meter, the gas valve can be shut off using a wrench
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.
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When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.

When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.
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When placing a heat pump water heater, things to consider include the ease of making connections for the water, electrical, and condensate line; accessing the air filter and display screen; and ensuring that a side discharge fan won’t blow against a wall.

When placing a heat pump water heater, things to consider include the ease of making connections for the water, electrical, and condensate line; accessing the air filter and display screen; and ensuring that a side discharge fan won’t blow against a wall.
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When preserving a tree, construct a temporary fence around the tree canopy and post signs to keep out vehicles that might compact soil and construction waste that could contaminate the soil.

When preserving a tree, construct a temporary fence around the tree canopy and post signs to keep out vehicles that might compact soil and construction waste that could contaminate the soil.
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When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.

When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.
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When retrofitting an old recessed can fixture, connect the wire adapter for the new LED retrofit fixture to the old light socket by screwing it into the bulb socket

When retrofitting an old recessed can fixture, connect the wire adapter for the new LED retrofit fixture to the old light socket by screwing it into the bulb socket
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When rigid foam insulation is applied to the exterior side of the wall cavity under the cladding, with seams taped and an air gap provided, it acts as a vapor barrier, air barrier, and rain screen.

When rigid foam insulation is applied to the exterior side of the wall cavity under the cladding, with seams taped and an air gap provided, it acts as a vapor barrier, air barrier, and rain screen.
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When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .

When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .
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When siting a cistern provide adequate access for vehicles.

When siting a cistern provide adequate access for vehicles.
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When the EIFS siding on this house gave way in high winds, it revealed severe rotting of the sheathing beneath the windows due to long-term water leakage.

When the EIFS siding on this house gave way in high winds, it revealed severe rotting of the sheathing beneath the windows due to long-term water leakage.
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When the lower break-away wall gave way in coastal flooding it peeled some of the EIFS siding off with it because there was no suitable break in the siding to allow it to detach cleanly.

When the lower break-away wall gave way in coastal flooding it peeled some of the EIFS siding off with it because there was no suitable break in the siding to allow it to detach cleanly.
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When the soffits blew away in 140 to 160 mph hurricane winds, wind-driven rain was allowed to enter the attic.

When the soffits blew away in 140 to 160 mph hurricane winds, wind-driven rain was allowed to enter the attic.
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When the water heater is mostly drained, tip the water heater so that the remaining water in the tank slopes towards the drain valve; a scrap piece of wood can help to hold it at an angle.

When the water heater is mostly drained, tip the water heater so that the remaining water in the tank slopes towards the drain valve; a scrap piece of wood can help to hold it at an angle.
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When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor and pressure taps

When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor and pressure taps
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When using I-joists, make sure to fill in the gaps on each side of the blocking material to air-seal the joist bay where a wall separates conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

When using I-joists, make sure to fill in the gaps on each side of the blocking material to air-seal the joist bay where a wall separates conditioned and unconditioned spaces.
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When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.

When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.
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When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples

When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples