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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Celling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space

IECC Climate Zone 3A: Vented Cathedral Celling, 2x6 Wall, Vented Crawl Space
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 3B: Vented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade

IECC Climate Zone 4A: SIP Roof, SIP Wall, Stem Wall, Slab on Grade
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If a cool room is directly under an attic or roof, having lighter colored roofing (home on left) will reduce heat gain to the space as compared to darker roofing (home on right) because the temperature of the roof will be lower (see thermal image)

If a cool room is directly under an attic or roof, having lighter colored roofing (home on left) will reduce heat gain to the space as compared to darker roofing (home on right) because the temperature of the roof will be lower (see thermal image)
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Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.

Impervious surfaces like patio slabs, sidewalks, and driveways that are within 10 feet of the home should slope away from the house.
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Improperly located masonry-wall-to-wood-frame straps.

Improperly located masonry-wall-to-wood-frame straps.
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In a typical old style multi-inlet evaporative cooler, the blower fan draws outside air in through multiple media filters and blows it into the home

In a typical old style multi-inlet evaporative cooler, the blower fan draws outside air in through multiple media filters and blows it into the home
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In Coastal A Zones and V Zones best practice is to construct the home so the bottom support of the lowest floor is above the 100-year wave crest elevation.

In Coastal A Zones and V Zones best practice is to construct the home so the bottom support of the lowest floor is above the 100-year wave crest elevation.
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In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.

In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.
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In heating mode, split system heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and “pump” that heat to the indoor air handler unit, which releases it to the inside air.

In heating mode, split system heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air and “pump” that heat to the indoor air handler unit, which releases it to the inside air.
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In high wind areas, provide lateral support to masonry end walls to resist high winds.

In high wind areas, provide lateral support to masonry end walls to resist high winds.
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In high-wind regions, special hardware is used for most framing connections; toe-nailing is not acceptable.

In high-wind regions, special hardware is used for most framing connections; toe-nailing is not acceptable.
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In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.

In hot climate zones, shade building surface with vegetation for passive cooling.
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In hot, dry climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, night flush through cross ventilation and whole-house fans, potentially using high-mass construction

In hot, dry climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, night flush through cross ventilation and whole-house fans, potentially using high-mass construction
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In hot, humid climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, airflow through cross ventilation and ceiling fans, and low-mass construction

In hot, humid climates, passive cooling should focus on shading, airflow through cross ventilation and ceiling fans, and low-mass construction
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Indirect evaporative cooler diagram

Indirect evaporative cooler diagram
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Indirect/direct evaporative cooler blower diagram

Indirect/direct evaporative cooler blower diagram
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Inducing airflow through the stack effect requires low inlets and high outlets such as a ridge hood or crown monitor

Inducing airflow through the stack effect requires low inlets and high outlets such as a ridge hood or crown monitor
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Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests

Install termite shields and use solid concrete or filled concrete block for the top of foundation walls to deter termites and other pests
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Installing an ENERGY STAR ceiling fan is a low-energy way to improve comfort in a designated cool room

Installing an ENERGY STAR ceiling fan is a low-energy way to improve comfort in a designated cool room