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      <image:caption>Posts were set on concrete piers with standoff brackets to keep wood elevated off the ground—preventing moisture wicking and reducing long-term rot risk.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The new exterior door was properly flashed and sealed to prevent water intrusion where it meets the existing stucco — essential for longevity especially in wet island climates.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We added border trim around the landing for a cleaner finish and to help protect the exposed board ends — a small detail that elevates both durability and appearance.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Once the new door, landing, and stairs were in place, it didn’t take long for the real MVP to claim the space.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before this addition, Saylor, the homeowner’s dog used to sit by the upstairs window to catch a bit of sun and watch the yard from afar.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Before: Decades of moisture made this deck a liability. It’s time for an upgrade.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Built with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), the home achieved a blower door test of 0.5 ACH - a super airtight result, better than Passive House standards (0.6) that helps maximize energy efficiency.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In progress photo of our client's energy efficient, modernized take on the traditional ppost &amp; beam build, using Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) for foundation walls and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for walls.</image:caption>
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