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Whole house fan cover details

Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic

Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood

Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood
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Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements

Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
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Window head at window frame wall

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Window head at window frame wall
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Window head at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall
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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window sash modification

Window sash modification
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Window sash replacement jamb liners

Window sash replacement jamb liners
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Window sash retrofit example

Window sash retrofit example
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time
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With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building
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Without an exhaust fan ducted to the exterior, particles resulting from cooking can accumulate on walls and ceilings, and will be present in the air where they can damage occupants' respiratory systems

Without an exhaust fan ducted to the exterior, particles resulting from cooking can accumulate on walls and ceilings, and will be present in the air where they can damage occupants' respiratory systems
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Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.

Wrong - Air filter was compressed and may not function effectively to filter return air.
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Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.

Wrong - Cold spots along the top plate combined with lack of ventilation have encouraged mold growth along this bathroom ceiling.
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Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.

Wrong - Condensate pipe is draining onto basement floor.
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Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - ERV heat exchange coils have not been cleaned and have become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.

Wrong - Floor register has not been cleaned, allowing trash and debris to build up.
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Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.

Wrong - Furnace return air filter is dirty and needs to be replaced.
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Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.

Wrong - Heat ERV energy exchange core has become completely clogged with dirt.
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Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.

Wrong - Lack of insulation in the wall above this window combined with poor bathroom ventilation has contributed to mold growth.