…sizes and spacing used to attach the sheathing to the roof's structural members…
…not provide enough strength to keep the sheathing on during an intense windstorm. Before…
…devastated South Florida in 1992, roof sheathing was generally attached using 6d nails…

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Earth-Sheltered Houses

…is bermed to shelter the exterior walls that are not facing south…
…foundations, floor slabs, and exterior walls with less than 6 feet…
…including floors, roofs, and exterior walls. Wood is attractive for…
…and masonry, as well as concrete walls, floors, and ceilings…

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Refinishing Stucco

…framing. Plaster can also be applied directly to masonry or concrete walls. Stucco is finished with a 1/8-inch hard coat or…
…flashing called a weep screed is installed at the base of the exterior walls where the sill plate meets the foundation. This channels…

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EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms

…building blocks to form the exterior walls of a home, the forms are reinforced…
…fully insulated, reinforced concrete walls. Window and door openings of…
…40 energy rating or higher. Exterior walls on wood framed homes typically…

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Radon Basics

…crawl space or from beneath the concrete floor or basement slab that are effective…
…high heat, high humidity, and exterior walls; Leave the test kit in place…
…entering the home from below the concrete floor and from outside the foundation…

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Framing the Basement

…on the 4 inch thick slab concrete floor, Mike Wescott's crew…
…construction today. The old exterior walls aren't quite square either…
…the top. Originally the exterior walls had a plaster finish, which…
…irregularity of the old exterior walls now that drywall is will…

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Concrete, Block and Slab Foundations

…and soil characteristics. Poured Concrete Walls Poured concrete is more popular…
…into the mold to form the walls. Concrete walls should be created as a continuous pour…
…the home. Reinforced Block and Concrete Walls Block foundations use cinder blocks…

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Concrete Forms for Floors, Roofs and Decks

…supporting deck and joist structure integrated with the concrete floor, deck, or roof. The forms are made of expanded polystyrene…
…prior to the pour. Forms are designed to integrate into concrete walls, creating a completely sealed system. Once poured…

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Building a Tighter Roof with Roofing Underlayments

…directly over an ice-and-water barrier to seal the roof sheathing and protect against the elements. Synthetic underlayments…
…provides a vital second layer of protection on top of the sheathing to help keep moisture out. It is necessary for roofing manufacturers…

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MFM Peel & Seal

…panel joints to keep out the rain if the roof covering is lost. The Peel & Seal tape seals the joints between the TechShield sheathing panels so rain won't run between them and into the house. Peel & Seal reflects heat to keep interiors cool and to reduce…

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