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The national risk of earthquake in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of earthquake as of 2023.
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The national risk of heat wave in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of heat wave in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of hurricanes in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of hurricanes as of 2023
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The national risk of ice storm in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of ice storm in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of riverine flooding in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of riverine flooding in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of strong winds in the United States as of 2023

The national risk of strong winds in the United States as of 2023
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The national risk of tornados in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of tornados in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of wild fire in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of wild fire in the United States as of 2023.
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The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.
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The number of days per year that the temperature exceeds 90°F is expected to increase throughout the contiguous U.S. when comparing mid-century (2036-2065) to near-present (1976-2005)

The number of days per year that the temperature exceeds 90°F is expected to increase throughout the contiguous U.S. when comparing mid-century (2036-2065) to near-present (1976-2005)
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The pointed tip of this static pressure probe should point directly upstream into the oncoming airflow

The pointed tip of this static pressure probe should point directly upstream into the oncoming airflow
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The round metal HVAC ducts are sealed with mastic at all joints and seams.

The round metal HVAC ducts are sealed with mastic at all joints and seams.
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The sealed, insulated crawlspace is a clean, dry location to house the main floor heating ducts and also provides bonus storage space.

The sealed, insulated crawlspace is a clean, dry location to house the main floor heating ducts and also provides bonus storage space.
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The seam between this duct register and the wood flooring is sealed with caulk to prevent air leakage into the house from the crawlspace below.

The seam between this duct register and the wood flooring is sealed with caulk to prevent air leakage into the house from the crawlspace below.
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The seams in this HVAC duct are sealed with mastic.

The seams in this HVAC duct are sealed with mastic.
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The single strap cannot support the bend and is nearly severing the flex duct

The single strap cannot support the bend and is nearly severing the flex duct
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The tape is covered with mastic to ensure an airtight seal between the duct and the fitting

The tape is covered with mastic to ensure an airtight seal between the duct and the fitting
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The test fan for this central ERV duct leakage test is connected to the duct system from inside the ERV cabinet

The test fan for this central ERV duct leakage test is connected to the duct system from inside the ERV cabinet
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The test fan for this rooftop duct test is connected to the central exhaust duct via a transition plate at the rooftop curb

The test fan for this rooftop duct test is connected to the central exhaust duct via a transition plate at the rooftop curb
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The unsealed register boot is going through the side wall of the chase

The unsealed register boot is going through the side wall of the chase
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There are large, unsealed gaps where this HVAC duct penetrates the subfloor to supply a floor register; these gaps should be sealed with spray foam.

There are large, unsealed gaps where this HVAC duct penetrates the subfloor to supply a floor register; these gaps should be sealed with spray foam.
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There should be less than 2.5 inches per each five foot of duct length

There should be less than 2.5 inches per each five foot of duct length
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Thermal and air barriers at rim joist or new blocking prevent Infiltration of unconditioned air into the floor cavity

Thermal and air barriers at rim joist or new blocking prevent Infiltration of unconditioned air into the floor cavity
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These ducts are sealed with Underwriter Laboratories-approved metal tape.

These ducts are sealed with Underwriter Laboratories-approved metal tape.