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A Kalamazoo homeowner reduced wintertime chill, condensation, and snowblower noise by installing high-performance interior storm windows
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A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.
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A new high-performance window will be installed in the rough opening of this existing home
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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
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A thin-triple window uses a narrow interior glass pane and narrower gaps between panels often filled with krypton, rather than argon gas, to achieve triple-pane performance with an IGU that fits in a double-pane window frame
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Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.
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Air seal around all duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, or flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air seal duct boot to ceiling by installing fiberglass mesh tape and mastic over seam
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Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.
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Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.
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Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows
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Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Duct boot is air sealed to ceiling by covering the seam with fiberglass mesh tape and mastic
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Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment
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ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23
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Even with R-30 of insulation in the wall, its overall R-value is R-5 if it has single-pane windows; triple-pane windows bring that up to R-16
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Exterior shading devices such as these Bahama shutters can significantly increase the hours of safety provided by a home during an extreme heat event.
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Failure of a garage door due to pressure differences under hurricane force wind conditions resulting in damage to the house.
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Failure of Roof Structure from Pressurization Due to Window Failure During a Hurricane.
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Fiberglass mesh tape is installed around a duct boot in preparation for air sealing with mastic
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