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1 inch rigid insulation as attic eave baffle cut around manufactured vent

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1 inch rigid insulation as attic eave baffle cut around manufactured vent
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3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor AirPLUS

3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor AirPLUS
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5 key areas around the home you must examine when assessing wildfire risk

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A battery storage system can provide reliable back-up power during a grid power outage

A battery storage system can provide reliable back-up power during a grid power outage
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A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home

A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home
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A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A central rooftop fan supplies outdoor air to all floors of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.

A central rooftop fan supplies outdoor air to all floors of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.
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A central rooftop fan supplies preconditioned outdoor air to every floor of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.

A central rooftop fan supplies preconditioned outdoor air to every floor of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.
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A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape

A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape
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A Cost-Effective Path to Healthy, Affordable, Net Zero Housing with DOE’s ZER Program

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A Cup of Joe: Below Grade Water Control | Building Science Deconstructed

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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside

A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust

A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust
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A flanged window unit is installed with straps that fasten to the interior surfaces of the plywood extension box; furring strips on each side of the window will be attached after the flanged window is installed and flashed

A flanged window unit is installed with straps that fasten to the interior surfaces of the plywood extension box; furring strips on each side of the window will be attached after the flanged window is installed and flashed
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A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used

A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used
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A fresh air inlet is ducted to the return side of the home’s central air handler; a motorized damper and electronic controls help balance the flow of fresh incoming air with controlled exhaust to meet ventilation requirements

A fresh air inlet is ducted to the return side of the home’s central air handler; a motorized damper and electronic controls help balance the flow of fresh incoming air with controlled exhaust to meet ventilation requirements
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A mini-split air-conditioning system can be a highly effective low-energy approach to provide cooling to one designated zone in the house

A mini-split air-conditioning system can be a highly effective low-energy approach to provide cooling to one designated zone in the house
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A passive air inlet is one approach to providing makeup air when operating an exhaust-only ventilation system

A passive air inlet is one approach to providing makeup air when operating an exhaust-only ventilation system
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A passive flow hood is used to measure the flow rate of air that passes through a ceiling-mounted exhaust fan

A passive flow hood is used to measure the flow rate of air that passes through a ceiling-mounted exhaust fan
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A powered flow hood is used to measure outside air flowing into the inlet terminal of a whole-house ventilation system

A powered flow hood is used to measure outside air flowing into the inlet terminal of a whole-house ventilation system
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A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house

A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house
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A triple-filtered energy recovery ventilator is installed with individual supply ducts to provide fresh air to each room.

A triple-filtered energy recovery ventilator is installed with individual supply ducts to provide fresh air to each room.
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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.
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A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location

A ventilation controller with a manual override is located on a central air handler fan that is located in an accessible location