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Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements.

Moisture-resistant plastic and fiber cement exterior trim and cladding are indistinguishable from wood building elements.

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Drain the Rain…On the Plane…the Drainage Plane, BSI–112

Reference

Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.

Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

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Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier

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Right - Seal the sill plate to the rim joist with caulk.

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Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall

Install a sill gasket between the sill plate and the foundation wall

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Brick wall assembly for a hot-humid climate with no Class I vapor retarder and with an air gap (drained cavity) to dissipate vapor driven into the wall by the sun.

Brick wall assembly for a hot-humid climate with no Class I vapor retarder and with an air gap (drained cavity) to dissipate vapor driven into the wall by the sun.

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Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Guide

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Air Sealing Sill Plates

Guide

Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Cement Board Installed behind Tile and Panel Tub and Shower Enclosures

Guide

Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.

Class I Vapor Retarders Not Installed in Above-Grade Walls in Warm-Humid Climate

Guide

Guide describing vapor retarder permeability, insulation interaction, and example construction in a hot-humid climate.

Moisture-, Impact-, Fire-, and Pest-Resistant Exterior Siding

Guide

Guide describing how to select the siding materials best suited to withstand hazards like rain, wind, hail, fire, and pests.