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Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.

Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.
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Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes

Effect of Occupant Behavior and Air Conditioner Controls on Humidity in Typical and Low-Load Homes
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Effective air barrier for the rim joist

Effective air barrier for the rim joist
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Energy Efficient Log Cabin Construction Workshop

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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights

ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
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ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label

All ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement

Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
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Example sill detail of "innie" window

Example sill detail of "innie" window
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Example sill detail of "outie" window

Example sill detail of "outie" window
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Example sill detail of insert replacement window

Example sill detail of insert replacement window
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Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement

Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
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Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation

Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco

Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2
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Exterior cladding on a metal-framed building is attached using two perpendicular layers of offset Z-bar to reduce thermal bridging

Exterior cladding on a metal-framed building is attached using two perpendicular layers of offset Z-bar to reduce thermal bridging
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Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures

Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures
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Exterior storm window

Exterior storm window
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Exterior window replacement detail

Exterior window replacement detail
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Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall