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This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.

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Install remaining sidewall flashing, counter flashing, and shingles

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Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over housewrap

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

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Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

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Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap

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Install the housewrap. Cut housewrap to fit over diverter and tape top of cut

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Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

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Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles

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Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing

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Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation

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Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.

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Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation

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Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

FLAT ROOF. Proper way to seal vents and pipes.

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Video describing how to properly seal vent and pipe penetrations in a rooftop to prevent moisture damage.

Parapets – Where Roofs Meet Walls, BSI-050

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Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.

Chimney Flashing 1 Measuring

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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on pre-construction measurements. Part 1 of 11.

Direct Water into Gutters with a Kickout Flashing Diverter

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When flashing one of a house’s biggest potential leaks — where the eave overhang meets a vertical wall — editorial advisor Mike Guertin chooses to err on the side of caution to control water flow and not rely solely on step flashing.

General Flashing Guidelines for Steep-Sloped Roofs

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Guide describing how and where to install flashings in order to weatherproof a roof.

Build A Better Home: Moisture-Resistant Roof Construction

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Report providing water management details for roof assemblies.

TechNote - Rain and Groundwater Management: Reducing the Risk of Water Intrusion and Damages

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Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.

Chimney Flashing 2 Preparation

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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on material preparation before construction. Part 2 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 5 Step Sides

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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing step sides. Part 5 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 6 Top Pan

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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the top pan. Part 6 of 11.

Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Steve Easley details the 2009 IECC residential requirements regarding Water and Moisture issues. Flashing, windows, water leaks and kick out flashings are all discussed.

FORTIFIED Home New Roof Requirements Overview: Hurricane

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Checklist providing good and bad methods of fortifying the roof, especially in hurricanes.

Retrofit Improvements: Flash and Seal Roof Penetrations

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Fact sheet describing flashing of roof penetrations to make a home more resistant to high winds, hurricanes, and rainwater intrusion.

Kickout Flashing: How to Flash Troublesome Roof-to-Wall Intersections

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Article showing steps for kick out flashing at roof-wall intersection.

Chimney Flashing 3 Bending

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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on measuring and bending flashing before installation. Part 3 of 11.

Chimney Flashing 4 Base Front Apron

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Video from Ivy Tech ivyVILOS giving an in-depth tutorial on how to properly flash a chimney, focusing on installing the base front apron. Part 4 of 11.