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The Future of Housing with Certainty and What it Means to High Performance

The Future of Housing with Certainty and What it Means to High Performance
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The grooves and ridges within flexible ducts can collect dust and dirt

The grooves and ridges within flexible ducts can collect dust and dirt
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The mechanical curb for a skylight is integrated with the water management and air control layers on a flat roof retrofitted to include new above-deck rigid foam insulation

The mechanical curb for a skylight is integrated with the water management and air control layers on a flat roof retrofitted to include new above-deck rigid foam insulation
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This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)

This larger, less efficient refrigerator shows a listed amperage of 6.5 A, which indicates that it draws 780 watts (6.5 A x 120 V)
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This sun tunnel (or solar tube) has a night light feature that is powered by a small solar panel on the roof.

This sun tunnel (or solar tube) has a night light feature that is powered by a small solar panel on the roof.
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Water management details at a mechanical curb for a skylight

Water management details at a mechanical curb for a skylight
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Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight

Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight
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Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?

Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?
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Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut

Wrong – Cars should never be left running in a closed garage. Air seal walls, install a garage fan, and inform home owners of the dangers of running a vehicle with the garage door shut
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Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier

Wrong – Insulation is misaligned with air barrier
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Wrong – Rigid air barrier not installed to hold insulation in place

Wrong – Rigid air barrier not installed to hold insulation in place
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Wrong – Rigid air barrier not properly sealed around skylight shaft

Wrong – Rigid air barrier not properly sealed around skylight shaft
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Zero Energy Ready Home Training

Zero Energy Ready Home Training