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A manometer is used to measure pressure differentials between indoors and outdoors when testing whole-house air leakage.
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A masonry chimney is reconstructed to withstand seismic forces by adding an insert to the existing firebox
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A masonry chimney is reconstructed to withstand seismic forces by completely retrofitting the firebox and chimney using light-frame construction on the top of the foundation
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A masonry chimney is reconstructed to withstand seismic forces by maintaining the current firebox but replacing the chimney section with a metal flue and light-weight chimney enclosure.
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A masonry chimney is shortened and capped at roof level to reduce its chances of detaching in high winds or earthquakes; the fireplace can no longer be used.
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A mesh plastic rainscreen product separates the coated OSB from the siding, providing a drainage space and ventilation gap.
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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 mini-split air-conditioning system can be a highly effective low-energy approach to provide cooling to one designated zone in the house
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A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter
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A moisture meter verifies that the moisture of the framing is below the recommended 18%.
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A molded plastic drainage board rainscreen allows vertical drainage while providing uniform support for the siding and resisting compression from screws and nails.
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A natural gas 94% efficiency tankless hot water heater provides endless hot water.
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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A paint-on flashing is used around the windows and doors for seamless water protection.
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A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.
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A passive flow hood is used to measure the flow rate of air that passes through a ceiling-mounted exhaust fan
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A patio and wall constructed of noncombustible concrete, stone, or brick helps to deflect heat protect the deck and house from approaching wildfires.
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A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.
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A permeable ground surface of crushed stone and vegetation helps control runoff on this small lot in the often rainy Pacific Northwest.
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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 pitot tube can be used to measure velocity pressure in a duct; at least twelve measurements are taken across the duct and velocity pressure is converted to velocity to calculate airflow
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A plastic fiber drainage mat rainscreen provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.
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A plastic mesh rain screen is installed over the rigid foam to provide an air gap behind the exterior cladding allowing for drainage and drying.
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A portable CO monitor is used to test for ambient CO near a ventless combustion fireplace
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A portable power meter shows the power usage of equipment; e.g., this laptop is drawing 12 watts while idle
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A powered flow hood is used to measure outside air flowing into the inlet terminal of a whole-house ventilation system
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A professional tree survey should be made prior to construction to assess the health and usefulness of each tree surrounding the future home and to determine which trees on a building site should be preserved.
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A properly sized high-efficiency heat pump is located in conditioned space in a closet inside the home.
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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.
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A rater will turn off the HVAC fan before starting the duct leakage or blower door test.
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A refrigerator is secured to the wall by use of an angle bracket with lag bolts, expansion bolts and metal screws
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A resilient home with storm shutters, a sump pump that drains to a french drain, rainwater collection, solar thermal and PV, and raised garden beds.
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A resilient multifamily building in Puerto Rico constructed of concrete on a raised slab foundation with a hip roof design for wind resistance and deep overhangs and permanent awnings to keep sun and rain off windows.
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A reversible window fan can operate via thermostatic or remote control and can selectively exhaust air or bring in outdoor air
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A roof drain is installed in an existing flat roof retrofitted with above-deck rigid foam insulation that is integrated with new air and water control layers
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