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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding

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Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.

Water Managed Roof – Re-roofing and Adding Insulation Over a Sloped Roof

Guide

Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped roof and add insulation above the roof deck.

Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Video describing the exterior cladding details of a residential home addition project.

ROXUL Mineral Wool | Madrona Passive House

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Video describing the installation of mineral wool monolithic exterior insulation.

Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Assembly Details

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Video discussing the exterior assembly details of a passive house.

Madrona Passive House | Ventilated Rainscreen System

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Video describing the ventilated rainscreen system installed on a passive house.

How to Properly Install Concrete or Clay Tile Roofing

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Video demonstration of proper concrete or clay tile roofing, including underlayment per Weather Proofing America guidelines.

Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper

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Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition

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Inside FORTIFIED Talking with the Roofer NCIUA

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Video explaining additional steps not covered by roofers that homeowners should take to fortify their roofs according to IBHS guidelines.

Inside FORTIFIED: Fastening Sheathing on New Roofs in High Wind & Hail Areas

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Video describing best practices when installing sheathing for new roofs in high wind and hail areas to comply with IBHS Fortified Home guidelines.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Starter Strips Using Roof Cement

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Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using roof cement to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS FORTIFIED Home specifications.

Inside FORTIFIED: Installing Self-Adhered Starter Strips

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Video showing how to install starter strips on roofs using self-adhered technology to prevent moisture damage while complying with IBHS Fortified Home specifications.