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Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid foam insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and 1x4 furring strips to provide a nailing surface and ventilation gap under lap siding

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Plan view of exterior masonry brick wall retrofitted with furring strips, three layers of rigid mineral wool insulation staggered and taped at the seams, and topped with metal hat channel providing a ventilation gap surface to nail under the lap siding

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

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

Fire-Resistant Wall Assemblies

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Guide describing wall assemblies and materials that are resistant to destruction from wildfires.