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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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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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Above Deck Rigid Foam Insulation for Existing Roofs

Guide

Guide describing the installation of insulating sheathing above the roof deck on existing homes. This retrofit assembly is appropriate for homes with conditioned attics or where the retrofit is intended to create a conditioned attic.

Step and Kick-Out Flashing at Roof-Wall Intersections

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Guide describing how to install step and kick-out flashing where walls meet roofs.

Flashing of Roof-Wall Intersections in Existing Homes

Guide

Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.

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

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.

Roof Valleys and Penetrations Sealed

Guide

Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.

Existing Skylights Repaired or Replaced and Fully Flashed

Guide

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

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Guide

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.