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The back dam of the window sill will force water out

The back dam of the window sill will force water out
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The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall

The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall
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The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall and the stem wall is insulated for cold climates

The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall and the stem wall is insulated for cold climates
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The dark streaks seen in this infrared camera image of a return vent in a ceiling indicate cooler air is leaking in around the vent.

The dark streaks seen in this infrared camera image of a return vent in a ceiling indicate cooler air is leaking in around the vent.
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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 floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing

The floor cavities under this attic kneewall are completely open to the unconditioned attic space and a prime target for wind washing
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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 ICF consists of foam forms that are held in place with plastic or metal spacers and reinforced with metal rebar

The ICF consists of foam forms that are held in place with plastic or metal spacers and reinforced with metal rebar
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The ICF walls of this home are braced to prepare for pouring the concrete

The ICF walls of this home are braced to prepare for pouring the concrete
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The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab

The living space in this multistory, multifamily building is thermally insulated from the outside and the unconditioned garage below by insulating above the podium slab
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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.
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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 Perfect Wall Explained