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Metal drain pans under HVAC equipment can corrode over time, especially in humid environments

Metal drain pans under HVAC equipment can corrode over time, especially in humid environments
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

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No Class I Vapor Retarders on Interior Side of Exterior Walls in Warm-Humid Climates

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Partial roof collapse at an elementary school due to snow load

Partial roof collapse at an elementary school due to snow load
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Pier foundations, hurricane strapping, borate- and pressure-treated lumber, and high-density spray foam insulation help protect this New Orleans home from costal flooding and storms (Source: Green Coast Enterprises).

Pier foundations, hurricane strapping, borate- and pressure-treated lumber, and high-density spray foam insulation help protect this New Orleans home from costal flooding and storms (Source: Green Coast Enterprises).
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Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home

Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home
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Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.

Right – A dehumidifier is installed next to the central heat pump’s air handler to pull air from the supply plenum, remove moisture, and re-introduce the air downstream in the supply plenum; this setup removes moisture efficiently.
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Right – A dimpled-plastic rain mat was attached to the exterior below-ground walls to help minimize frost damage in cold climates.

Right – A dimpled-plastic rain mat was attached to the exterior below-ground walls to help minimize frost damage in cold climates.
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Right – A ventilating dehumidifier with a fresh air intake is tied into the central duct system of this mixed-humid climate home.

Right – A ventilating dehumidifier with a fresh air intake is tied into the central duct system of this mixed-humid climate home.
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Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.

Right – Because this home is in a coastal location that may flood the crawlspace is vented and the home is constructed on metal piers.
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Right – This modular home is constructed in a factory where climate and ergonomic conditions can be carefully controlled.

Right – This modular home is constructed in a factory where climate and ergonomic conditions can be carefully controlled.
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Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek

Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Improving Comfort in Hot-Humid Climates with a Whole-House Dehumidifier

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Temperatures in deep undisturbed soil at a given location are approximately equal to the annual average air temperature for that location

Temperatures in deep undisturbed soil at a given location are approximately equal to the annual average air temperature for that location
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The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the return side of the air handler for conditioning, mixing, and distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the return side of the air handler for conditioning, mixing, and distribution
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The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the central air handler for mixing and distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from a common area in the house, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the central air handler for mixing and distribution
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The dehumidifier draws air from both a common area in the house and from outside, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the air handler for distribution

The dehumidifier draws air from both a common area in the house and from outside, dehumidifies it, and adds it to the supply side of the air handler for distribution
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The frequency, duration, and intensity of extreme heat events have increased every decade since the 1960s

The frequency, duration, and intensity of extreme heat events have increased every decade since the 1960s
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The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place
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The HVAC equipment's condensate drain pan is equipped with a water-level detection device that will shut off the equipment if the water level pan in the pan gets too high

The HVAC equipment's condensate drain pan is equipped with a water-level detection device that will shut off the equipment if the water level pan in the pan gets too high
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The national risk of coastal flooding in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of coastal flooding in the United States as of 2023.
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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.