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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Right - The duct shows redundant sealing including the caulk, tape, and flashing

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Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib

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Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier

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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Presentation

This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

Right - The vent hood is flashed

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Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding

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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

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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

Video

Video describing how to properly replace windows and window frames.

Existing Skylights Repaired or Replaced and Fully Flashed

Guide

Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.

Flashing of Penetrations in Existing Roofs

Guide

Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.