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The mistake of reverse shingling

The mistake of reverse shingling

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A French drain contains a perforated drain pipe wrapped in rock and landscape fabric.

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Inspection of taped joint

Inspection of taped joint

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The mistake of overdriven fasteners

The mistake of overdriven fasteners

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Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

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Cap nail securing a weather-resistant barrier

Cap nail securing a weather-resistant barrier

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Retaining walls can prevent erosion and landslides and maintain access to critical infrastructure

Retaining walls can prevent erosion and landslides and maintain access to critical infrastructure

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This double French drain provides drainage for a significant volume of storm water.

This double French drain provides drainage for a significant volume of storm water.

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Right – This swale has sloped sides with appropriate vegetation to filter rainwater.

Right – This swale has sloped sides with appropriate vegetation to filter rainwater.

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The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints

The mistake of not staggering siding and foam sheathing joints

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Swales are troughs that collect site stormwater and filter it with vegetation, soil, and gravel layers.

Swales are troughs that collect site stormwater and filter it with vegetation, soil, and gravel layers.

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Poor drainage conditions can enable water to pool around the home.

Poor drainage conditions can enable water to pool around the home.

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The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding

The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding

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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.

Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.

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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage gap between the rigid foam and the siding.

Right – Furring strips provide a drainage gap between the rigid foam and the siding.

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Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion

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Installation of an erosion control blanket to minimize soil loss on sloped ground that has no established vegetation

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Right – This low-slope roof and parapet assembly has continuity of both the air and water barriers

Right – This low-slope roof and parapet assembly has continuity of both the air and water barriers

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A drywell, shown here used for downspout catchment, can also be used to receive water from a French drain.

A drywell, shown here used for downspout catchment, can also be used to receive water from a French drain.

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Shrubs, trees, and herbs create a tight network of roots and stems that bind the soil and slow the flow of water down hillsides.

Shrubs, trees, and herbs create a tight network of roots and stems that bind the soil and slow the flow of water down hillsides.

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An engineered bioswale uses perforated pipe laid in rock and landscape fabric at the bottom of a vegetated trench to direct water away from a site.

An engineered bioswale uses perforated pipe laid in rock and landscape fabric at the bottom of a vegetated trench to direct water away from a site.

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Swales are trapezoidal channels dug to receive storm-water overflow, with specific vegetation planted to improve aesthetics, filter stormwater runoff, and prevent erosion.

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Annual mean precipitation across the U.S.

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Final Grade

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Video describing how to properly waterproof foundations.

Hillside House Green Roof

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Video discussing the components of a green roof.

Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (2)

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Video describing how to seal a continuous weather resistance barrier.

Roof Deck Sheathing and Sealing for Sloped Roofs

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Guide describing requirements for sealing roof sheathing to increase resistance to high winds and rain.

Building Enclosure: Exterior Wall Overview

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Floodwalls and Levees

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Video explaining flood walls/levee construction practices and science from LSU AgCenter.

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