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Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region

Example A of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region

Example B of a gable truss and gable end wall bracing for a home in a hurricane region
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Example expanded performance table from a 1.5-ton air conditioner

Example expanded performance table from a 1.5-ton air conditioner
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Example of a cool roof, painted white to reflect solar heat gain.

Example of a cool roof, painted white to reflect solar heat gain.
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Example of a portable gasoline powered electric backup generator to be used during power outages.

Example of a portable gasoline powered electric backup generator to be used during power outages.
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Example of a properly braced gable end wall

Example of a properly braced gable end wall
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Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers

Example of a truss bracing requirement tag that some truss manufactures place strategically onto the truss to remind installers
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Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs

Example of an earth-sheltered home in hot climate Tempe, AZ uses the cooling properties of the ground to decrease cooling costs
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Example of garage door with 2"x4" girts and metal mullions

Example of garage door with 2"x4" girts and metal mullions
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Example of masonry construction. Wall separated from building envelope due to inadequate vertical wall reinforcing in connection to horizontal tie-beam.

Example of masonry construction. Wall separated from building envelope due to inadequate vertical wall reinforcing in connection to horizontal tie-beam.
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Example of setback from wildland vegetation Image title: Homes sited on hills in wildfire prone areas should be set back at least 50 feet from downslope wildland vegetation.

Example of setback from wildland vegetation Image title: Homes sited on hills in wildfire prone areas should be set back at least 50 feet from downslope wildland vegetation.
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Example of two-story platform framing on a pile-and-beam foundation.

Example of two-story platform framing on a pile-and-beam foundation.
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Example sketch of porch for calculations showing tributary areas for column uplift loads

Example sketch of porch for calculations showing tributary areas for column uplift loads
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Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures

Example truss bracing for resisting wind loads as determined by design software used by truss manufactures
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Examples of many common ceiling penetrations that will be difficult to insulate and air seal in this cathedral ceiling.

Examples of many common ceiling penetrations that will be difficult to insulate and air seal in this cathedral ceiling.
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Examples of whole-house and local ventilation systems

Examples of whole-house and local ventilation systems
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Excess Flow Valves and Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves are two different types of valves that automatically stop the flow of gas into the house: excess flow valves stop gas flow if there is a break in the line, earthquake valves stop gas flow if th

Excess Flow Valves and Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves are two different types of valves that automatically stop the flow of gas into the house: excess flow valves stop gas flow if there is a break in the line, earthquake valves stop gas flow if there is an earthquake
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Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding

Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding
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Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave

Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
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Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave

Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit of 1910 House, Portland, Oregon

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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Venice, Florida

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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program - Clark Residence

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Expected flood damage (as a percent of building’s pre-damage market value) at flood depths above the bottom of the floor beam), for a building in the coastal V Zone and riverine A Zone.

Expected flood damage (as a percent of building’s pre-damage market value) at flood depths above the bottom of the floor beam), for a building in the coastal V Zone and riverine A Zone.