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EcoSun Homes built this custom spec home in the hot-humid climate in Port Charlotte, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Effectively manage below-grade water in urban sites to prevent moisture issues in new and existing buildings. This foundation wall has been waterproofed to prevent water infiltration.
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Electrical outlet boxes can come with built-in gaskets or holes in the box can be sealed with a fire-rated sealant
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Electronically controlled dampers allow this central air system to provide zoned heating and cooling to specific parts of the home.
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Element Design Build built this custom spec home in the hot-dry climate in Henderson, NV, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Elevator shafts in multistory buildings are isolated from corridors by using “vestibules” or air-sealed entryways that provide a secondary air barrier when elevator doors are opened
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Encourage dune formation by installing sand fences or pallets and planting dune grasses.
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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC
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End wall failure under hurricane force winds due to inadequate bracing of the gable end wall.
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Energy efficiency is a highly desired featured by many home buyers, helping to drive home sales.
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ENERGY STAR appliances like the dishwasher and refrigerator save energy and money for consumers.
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ENERGY STAR ceiling fans can help occupants feel cool so HVAC air conditioning systems can be turned down for energy savings.
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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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ENERGY STAR certified LEDS save energy and money compared to halogen lamps used for the same application.
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates
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ENERGY STAR reflective roof shingles and low-SHGC windows with low-emissivity coatings help to minimize solar heat gain.
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ENERGY STAR reflective shingles cover the roof, which is ideally angled for solar panels.
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ENERGY STAR requires exhaust fans set for intermittent operation to have a sound rating of ≤ 3 sones and exhaust fans set for continual operation to have a sound rating of ≤ 1 sone.
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ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans and openable windows oriented to prevailing summer breezes help provide low-cost cooling.
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ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans save energy when operating and provide cooling movement to reduce the need for coolant-based air conditioning.
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Energy Vision Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Wilton, NH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Engineered studs of wood mixed with resin provide very straight, strong studs for the 2x6 walls.
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Ensure that attached garages in multifamily buildings are well-ventilated to reduce the presence of airborne contaminants in the garage and occupied space
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Epoxy paint is installed to provide a moisture control layer on the surface of an existing basement slab
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Equations for calculating duct cross-sectional area for round and rectangular ducts; area is used with measured velocity to calculate airflow
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Equipment needed to pressure test the airtightness of walls separating the house from an attached garage
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Evaporative Cooler Sizing in ACH based on wet-bulb temperatures at 1% summer design conditions
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Evaporative coolers use a fan to draw outside air through a wetted pad which cools and humidifies it
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Evaporative cooling is most appropriate in areas where the summer design mean coincident wet bulb temperature is less than 70°F, shown in purple here and labeled as region “A”
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Even when wind is blowing parallel to a wall, an open casement window can create a zone of higher pressure near the window opening, driving airflow into the house
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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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Every natural gas appliance has a shutoff valve in the gas line to the appliance that can be manually shut off if a leak happens at a specific appliance or in preparation for an impending natural disaster.
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Every year, tornadoes and hurricanes cause injuries, deaths, and millions of dollars’ worth of property damage
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Evolutionary Home Builders built this custom home in the cold climate in Forest, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Enrgy Ready Home in 2015.
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Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example expanded performance table from a 1.5-ton air conditioner
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Example of a basic layout for a DC-coupled off-grid solar battery system using a MPPT solar charge controller
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Example of a home computer station where an advanced power strip might be used with a computer, monitor, and speakers
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Example of a portable gasoline powered electric backup generator to be used during power outages.
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Example of a touchscreen control interface that allows a resident to adjust the lighting and integrate other home technologies, such as a security system or sound system
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Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers
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Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
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Example of an entertainment center where an advanced power strip might be used to control a DVD, game console, and speakers
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Example of an HVAC installer’s balancing report form
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Example of masonry construction. Wall separated from building envelope due to inadequate vertical wall reinforcing in connection to horizontal tie-beam.
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Example of setback from wildland vegetation Image title: Homes sited on hills in wildfire prone areas should be set back at least 50 feet from downslope wildland vegetation.
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Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
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Example sketch of porch for calculations showing tributary areas for column uplift loads
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Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures
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Examples of a motion sensor that is integrated with a light fixture (left) and a ceiling-mounted sensor (right) that is separate from the light fixtures but is used to turn on or turn off the lights.
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Examples of many common ceiling penetrations that will be difficult to insulate and air seal in this cathedral ceiling.
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Examples of Related Projects that Can be Done while Conducting a Roof Replacement or Bathroom Remodel
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Excess Flow Valves and Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves are two different types of valves that automatically stop the flow of gas into the house: excess flow valves stop gas flow if there is a break in the line, earthquake valves stop gas flow if th
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