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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using > 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and secured in the ground at the perimeter using stakes
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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and lapped up each wall or pier and fastened with furring strips or equivalent
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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and placed beneath a concrete slab
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Capillary break beneath all slabs (e.g., slab on grade, basement slab) except crawlspace slabs using either: ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting lapped 6-12 in., or ≥ 1 in. extruded polystyrene insulation with taped joints
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Capstone Homes built this affordable home in the cold climate in Greenville, SC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Careful landscaping can preserve roof-top solar exposure and provide shading to help control solar gain through windows.
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Carl Franklin Homes built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Garland, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Carl Franklin Homes built this custom home in the cold climate in Garland, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Casement windows or wing walls can create zones of higher pressure (right) and lower pressure (left) to encourage cross ventilation when wind is flowing parallel to window openings
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Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler configured as a direct-vented appliance that draws its combustion air from outside
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Category III oil-fired, sealed-combustion boiler with the burner assembly cover removed
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Caulk air seals the boot to the ceiling
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Caulk holes in the electrical box, caulk the wire holes, and caulk the face of the box to the drywall
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Caulk may be used to seal the cracks in the band joist area
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Caulk or foam seal between the exhaust fan housing and the ceiling gypsum; install a gasket or caulk around the exterior exhaust duct vent
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Cavity used for return is not insulated and is not air sealed, which will pull in air from outside
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Ceiling fan meets minimum clearance
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Ceiling fans can be used to aid a night flush strategy by helping to cool down wall and floor surfaces more thoroughly at night, and by providing comfort ventilation during the day
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Ceiling joists extend out to provide very strong roof overhangs that will resist uplift pressures in high winds.
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Ceiling, wall, floor, and slab insulation levels shall meet or exceed Builders Challenge levels
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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Central heat pump water heaters like this fully packaged system provide efficient, reliable domestic hot water for multifamily buildings; storage tanks are within the enclosure, and the heat pump is seen just outside.
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Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans for intermittently balanced whole-house ventilation
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Certified low-emission composite wood products
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Charis Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in North Canton, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Charis homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in North Canton, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Charis Homes built this custom for custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Aurora, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Charis Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in North Canton, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Charis Homes built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Uniontown, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Charles Thomas built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Valley, NE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Charles Thomas Homes built this custom home in the cold climate in Omaha, NE, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Charts showing percentage of solar energy available in each US region as tilt and azimuth change
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Check the moisture content of wall materials to ensure materials are dry before enclosing walls with drywall and siding.
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Child-proof slide locks can be used on drawers and cabinets to prevent their accidental, unintended use.
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Chimney retrofit includes metal strap reinforcement at different levels of the home
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Chimneys and roof valleys are flashed with metal flashing that is integrated with roof shingles.
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Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint
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Clean the attic floor of debris prior to installing new attic insulation. Use baffles to provide a path for ventilation air entering the attic from the soffit vents
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Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights
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Clifton View Homes built this attached housing in the cold climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Port Hadlock, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Clifton View Homes built this system home in the marine climate in Whidbey Island, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.
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Climate Zones Where a Heat Pump Water Heater can be Installed in Unconditioned Space
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Climate-specific features include bug- and moisture-resistant concrete block construction and borate-treated interior framing; a hurricane-resistant spray-foamed hip roof; and ventless roof soffits to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Closed-cell foam is sprayed into roof cavities along the masonry parapet wall to form a continuous air barrier between the wall and the sheathing of the flat roof
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Closed-cell spray foam covers the heat recovery ventilator ducts and also seals all top plates and seams in the ceiling drywall of the vented attic.
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Closed-cell spray foam fills the roof joist cavities forming an air barrier between the masonry parapet wall and the roof sheathing
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Closed-cell spray foam insulates the floor above a vented crawlspace; a protection board made of fiber cement is screwed in place under the floor joists to keep out pests
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Closed-cell spray foam insulates the floor above an open foundation; a protection board made of fiber cement is screwed in place under the floor joists to keep out pests
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation covers the attic floor to provide a continuous air control layer.
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
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Clothes dryers vented directly to outdoors, except for ventless dryers equipped with a condensate drain
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CMU construction can be reinforced with vertical rebar and horizontal steel reinforcement (left) or unreinforced (right), depending on structural requirements
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Coastal flooding washed away most of the first floor of this home; however, the piers and roof are still standing.
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Coastal flooding washed away this home but left the masonry piers, which are set in concrete bases.
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Cobblestone Homes built this custom home in the cold climate in Midland, MI, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Cold-climate heat pumps can provide heating and cooling even in climate zone 7; this home retained a fuel oil boiler system for backup on the coldest days.
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Collage showing air leak in existing porch wall with no air barrier and how air barrier was installed
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Collars that are specifically made for flexible duct have a raised bead to prevent the duct from slipping off
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Comfort ventilation focuses on airflow over occupants; in this example of wind-driven cross ventilation, the air is directed through the main occupied areas of the bedroom
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Commercially available “roof hatch” products provide an openable access to the roof for maintenance and emergency egress that meets code dimensional requirements
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