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A simple kit for anchoring a TV, appliance, or furniture to a wall may include straps, attachment hardware, and screws for attaching both to the appliance and to the wall
A simple vented attic with good air sealing of the drywall ceiling air barrier, air flow from soffit vents to ridge vents protected by ventilation baffles, and lots of insulation covering the attic floor is unlikely to encourage ice dams
A single ductless heat pump heats and cools the country’s first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home.
A single-story house floor plan showing braced wall line locations at A through E and 1 through 5
A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath
A small, single-zone cooling system such as this ductless mini-split heat pump can be a very effective way to provide emergency cooling with a low power draw on a backup power system.
A smart vapor barrier wraps the walls and window frames of this home. Seams are taped to provide an air- and water-resistant barrier.
A solar tube provides more natural light while maintaining privacy for this bathroom.
A sprayer-applied waterproofing covers the grout-filled top course of concrete foundation blocks to prevent moisture migration from the ground into the framing.
A stainless steel termite shield is installed under the rim joist and extends out at least ¾ inch on either side of this masonry stem wall to prevent termites from entering the wall via the slab-edge foam insulation.
A storm water management system channels rainwater to retention chambers buried in the front yard.
A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet
A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams
A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed
A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams
A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.
A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside
A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.
A termite shield and a sill gasket are installed between the sill plate and the foundation on a raised slab foundation
A thermosiphon solar hot water system heats a fluid in the solar collector; the heated fluid heats potable water in a roof top tank.
A thoughtful landscaping plan can increase the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces while reducing water usage.
A trained installer completely fills the wall cavities with sprayed cellulose insulation.
A triple-filtered energy recovery ventilator is installed with individual supply ducts to provide fresh air to each room.
A tube is installed in one of the supply registers and connected to the duct leakage test manometer to determine the pressure of the duct in reference to the inside.
A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.
A typical older masonry home with unreinforced brick walls, wood floors, and a wood roof
A vapor barrier was installed on the floor of this crawlspace and extended up the walls then the foundation walls were covered with rigid foam.
A variety of battery-powered fans can be used for a cool room without electric power; most charge off a USB charger so they can be solar charged
A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location
A wall assembly approved for use in the wildland-urban interface has 5/8-inch type X gypsum installed exterior of the wood sheathing and an exterior covering or siding that has a 1-hour fire-resistance rating
A water heater and furnace are protected from flood waters by a concrete floodwall, with a shielded, gasketed door.
A water heater is anchored to 2 x 4 wood blocking that is attached to the wall studs.
A water softener collects water, filters it to remove minerals, and then sends it to the home's plumbing distribution system
A water-resistant membrane that takes the place of house wrap is sprayed is painted over seams and window framing then sprayed over the entire wall to provide a weather-resistant air barrier.
A waterproof layer of thermoplastic olefin is laid down before installing the solar panels.
A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
Above the 20 inches of blown cellulose ultra-efficient attic insulation, Near Zero Maine installed a walkway in the attic to provide easy access to electric wiring.
Above-ground welded-steel cistern with hydrant for fire engine hose hookup installed on private land for residential fire suppression.