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This air handling unit provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom exhaust fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake and dehumidification is provided by a separate unit

This air handling unit provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom exhaust fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake and dehumidification is provided by a separate unit
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This home constructed in a V Zone in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, had the bottom beam of the lowest floor at the BFE (dashed line) but the estimated wave crest during Hurricane Ike was 3 to 4 feet higher (solid line).

This home constructed in a V Zone in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, had the bottom beam of the lowest floor at the BFE (dashed line) but the estimated wave crest during Hurricane Ike was 3 to 4 feet higher (solid line).
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This home is heated with in-floor hydronic radiant heating tubes that were installed on top of the R-20 rigid foam under-slab insulation.

This home is heated with in-floor hydronic radiant heating tubes that were installed on top of the R-20 rigid foam under-slab insulation.
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This Houston home’s unique tri-generation system combines cooling, heating, dehumidifying, hot water, and power production and storage.

This Houston home’s unique tri-generation system combines cooling, heating, dehumidifying, hot water, and power production and storage.
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This underground fuel tank is anchored to a concrete base to resist buoyancy forces

This underground fuel tank is anchored to a concrete base to resist buoyancy forces
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To increase a masonry-walled home’s resistance to seismic forces, solid wood blocking is added between the roof rafters, anchors are added to connect the brick wall to the rafters and floor joists, building diaphragms are added, foundation braced

To increase a masonry-walled home’s resistance to seismic forces, solid wood blocking is added between the roof rafters, anchors are added to connect the brick wall to the rafters and floor joists, building diaphragms are added, foundation braced
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Uninsulated, unsealed, or missing rim joists allow attic air and heat into the floor cavity

Uninsulated, unsealed, or missing rim joists allow attic air and heat into the floor cavity
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Unsealed, uninsulated rim joists allow outside air and heat into the floor cavity

Unsealed, uninsulated rim joists allow outside air and heat into the floor cavity
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Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately

Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately
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Wrong - Basement rim joist not sealed.

Wrong - Basement rim joist not sealed.
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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 - Construction materials show signs of mold.

Wrong - Construction materials show signs of mold.
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Wrong - Crawl space floor is missing a vapor barrier.

Wrong - Crawl space floor is missing a vapor barrier.
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Wrong - Dehumidifier unit was not commisioned before following installation and the installer forgot to remove this tag and plug the holes.

Wrong - Dehumidifier unit was not commisioned before following installation and the installer forgot to remove this tag and plug the holes.
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Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.

Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.
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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.
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Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.

Wrong - No air barrier is present between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Wrong - OSB subfloor left exposed to the elements.

Wrong - OSB subfloor left exposed to the elements.
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Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.

Wrong - Poor ventilation has encouraged the build up of mold in this shower.
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Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation

Wrong - Rim joist cavity missing insulation
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.

Wrong - Sub-floor insulation has gaps, compression, and misalignment.
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Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.

Wrong - Sub-floor insulation is not properly installed or supported.
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Wrong - Sub-floor nails are missing the floor joist.

Wrong - Sub-floor nails are missing the floor joist.