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Many older brick homes are made with unreinforced solid masonry walls that are susceptible to collapse in an earthquake
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer and wood-framed wall with cavity insulation (climate zones 1-4 only)
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer, mineral wool rigid foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity (climate zones 1-4 only)
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with fluid-applied water control layer, spray foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, mineral wool rigid foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity (climate zones 1-4 only)
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, rigid mineral wool, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, spray foam, and wood or metal stud service cavity
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Masonry wall interior retrofit with parge coat, fluid-applied water control layer, wood-framed wall with cavity insulation, smart vapor barrier, and wood or metal service cavity
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Masonry walls can be insulated with rigid foam insulation attached to the interior face of the concrete block as shown here.
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McStain Neighborhoods built this production home in the cold climate in Aurora, CO, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.
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Meritage Homes built this custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in Orlando, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2018.
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Metal birdstop is installed at the eaves of a tile roof to keep out birds, bats, rodents, and flying insects
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Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
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Metal connectors help resist wind uplift at the wall to roof framing connection.
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Metal drain pans under HVAC equipment can corrode over time, especially in humid environments
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Metal Flashing Material Table
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Metal hat channel provides a drainage gap of 1 inch between fiber-cement siding and mineral wool continuous insulation.
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Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.
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Metal termite shields make it easier to see termite tunnels and may discourage termite access to wood framing
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Metal-reinforced rigid foam panels create a form for the concrete foundation walls.
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Mineral wool batts are precisely cut to fit around electrical boxes in the wall cavities, preventing cold spots in walls.
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Minimum horizontal clearance between trees and plants on various slopes for wildfire resistance
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Missing step flashing and kickout flashing caused rotting of wall and roof sheathing, fascia, framing, and plywood cover below the eave at this complicated roof juncture.
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Model home information centers can educate homebuyers and realtors on the benefits of energy-efficient features (Source: New Tradition Homes).
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Modeling studies have shown that whole-house fans can save significant amounts of cooling energy in various climate zones
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Modern ducted whole-house fans are suspended from roof framing and connected to the intake grille by a curved acoustic duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space.
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Modern interior storm windows include new technology and sleek design features that offer an easy-to-install, cost-effective method for upgrading the energy efficiency of existing windows
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Modern low-E exterior storm windows blend in with the original window and provide a year-round increased comfort and energy efficiency
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Modern Low-E storm windows are typically kept up year-round but can be removed without damage to the existing window frame, an important consideration for historic preservation projects