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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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A roof-mounted solar electric system can be sized to produce enough electricity to power the home and an electric car.
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A roughed-in fire sprinkler head (left) and fire sprinkler riser (right), both using CPVC piping.
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A screened-in porch will protect windows from rain, provide shade, and allow more airflow through windows than window screens would
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A second layer of rigid insulation is installed over the 2 in. by 4 in. retaining strip
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A seismic shut off valve with a stopper to cease the flow of gas to a property during the event of an earthquake.
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A seismic snubber is a type of bracket specifically designed to anchor heavy equipment to the floor to restrain it in the event of an earthquake.
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A self-adhering weather-resistant barrier is installed over the existing sheathing of this retrofit home to provide air sealing and a drainage plane before installing new metal and wood siding on the home.
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A self-sufficient water system for a home could include a rooftop cistern and solar thermal water heater.
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A shaded fuel break is created on forested lands when trees are thinned, tree canopies are raised by removing lower branches, and the understory vegetation is managed to reduce the fire threat.
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A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house
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A sill-sealing foam gasket is placed under 8-inch plywood base and two beads of caulk air seal the 2x6 sill plate to it; two more beads of caulk will top the 2x6 which will serve as a spline for the SIP wall panel.