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Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts

Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate House

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: New Traditions Homes, Landover Commons, Vancouver, WA

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Overview: Engineered Wood Products in Structural Systems for Residential Construction

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Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight

Peel-and-stick panel tape provides added assurance that SIP panel seams will remain airtight
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Peppertree Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Waitsfield, VT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Peppertree Homes built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Waitsfield, VT, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan

Pinch the spring-loaded mounting wires on either side of the fan to release them and remove the cover from the exhaust fan
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Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning

Press in on the sides of the plastic light cover to remove the light cover from the bathroom exhaust fan for cleaning
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Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires

Pull the exhaust fan vent cover down gently to access the spring-loaded mounting wires
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Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters

Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters
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Raised ceiling duct chase installation technique

Raised ceiling duct chase installation technique
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Raised ceiling duct chase is not visible as finished product

Raised ceiling duct chase is not visible as finished product
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Raised heel energy trusses extend past the exterior wall and are deeper at the wall allowing room for full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls.

Raised heel energy trusses extend past the exterior wall and are deeper at the wall allowing room for full insulation coverage over the top plate of the exterior walls.
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Recessed can not caulked and sealed

Recessed can not caulked and sealed
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Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth

Remove the light bulb from the light fixture in the exhaust fan and clean the light housing with a vacuum brush attachment or cloth
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Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.

Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.
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Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.

Right - a dropped ceiling below a taped plywood air barrier provides a service cavity for ducts and wiring.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.

Right - Air barrier is present between the dropped ceiling/soffit and the attic.
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Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification

Right - Hole drilled to verify sealant is present - Hole will be sealed after verification
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Right - Netted blown fiberglass fills ceiling joist cavities.

Right - Netted blown fiberglass fills ceiling joist cavities.
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Right - The HVAC ducts are located in conditioned space in a dropped hallway ceiling with very short duct runs for more efficient delivery.

Right - The HVAC ducts are located in conditioned space in a dropped hallway ceiling with very short duct runs for more efficient delivery.
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Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.

Right - Wind baffle installation will allow proper insulation depth over the top plate.