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One of the roof truss to top plate seismic bracing options in the IRC

One of the roof truss to top plate seismic bracing options in the IRC
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Outrigger faming for a gable end roof overhang

Outrigger faming for a gable end roof overhang
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Overview of Convection in Buildings

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Passive venting options for a heat pump water heater located in a closet or small room include: a fully louvered door, high and low transfer grilles, or a high transfer grille with a 0.75-inch door undercut

Passive venting options for a heat pump water heater located in a closet or small room include: a fully louvered door, high and low transfer grilles, or a high transfer grille with a 0.75-inch door undercut
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Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer

Permanent dry floodproofing a wall with added layer of brick veneer
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Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.

Pipe insulation helps retain heat in the pipes which provide hot water from the air-to-water heat pump for domestic hot water and space heating.
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Plumbing riser detail

Plumbing riser detail
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Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems

Plumbing riser detail for solar thermal systems
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Porch roofs, pergolas, and large overhangs can effectively shade windows and doors facing south, southeast, southwest, or even due east or west for most of the day if the overhang is very deep and sufficiently wide.

Porch roofs, pergolas, and large overhangs can effectively shade windows and doors facing south, southeast, southwest, or even due east or west for most of the day if the overhang is very deep and sufficiently wide.
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Possible locations of heat pump water heater (HPWH)s in a hypothetical multifamily building using a one-to-one deployment of one HPWH per apartment

Possible locations of heat pump water heater (HPWH)s in a hypothetical multifamily building using a one-to-one deployment of one HPWH per apartment
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Possible locations of heat pump water heaters in a hypothetical multifamily building using a cluster deployment where pairs of dwelling units share a heat pump water heater

Possible locations of heat pump water heaters in a hypothetical multifamily building using a cluster deployment where pairs of dwelling units share a heat pump water heater
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Protect Your Home from High Wind and Earthquakes

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Protecting Decks from Wildfires: Attached Deck (long version)

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PV system drawing example

PV system drawing example
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Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.

Quality installation and commissioning are critical to optimizing heat pump performance.
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Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot

Re-install the air filters in your heat pump water heater by sliding it back into place in the filter slot
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Recommended hip roof framing

Recommended hip roof framing
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Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home

Recommended Installation Locations for a Heat Pump Water Heater Based on the Climate Zone of Home
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Research by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed that light-colored and reflective roofs reduced cooling energy consumption by 18%-26%, reduced peak energy demand for cooling by 28%-35%, and reduced attic temperatures by 20°F.

Research by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed that light-colored and reflective roofs reduced cooling energy consumption by 18%-26%, reduced peak energy demand for cooling by 28%-35%, and reduced attic temperatures by 20°F.
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Residential safe room with grouted CMU and continuous vertical reinforcement.

Residential safe room with grouted CMU and continuous vertical reinforcement.
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Revolutionizing Clean Energy Design in Residential Buildings

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Right - All seams in the HVAC equipment and ductwork are sealed with mastic; because the HVAC equipment is in the garage, it is an air-sealed closet.

Right - All seams in the HVAC equipment and ductwork are sealed with mastic; because the HVAC equipment is in the garage, it is an air-sealed closet.
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Right - Dovetail-shaped plastic mesh is installed to collect mortar droppings at the base of the wall to keep weep holes from being clogged.

Right - Dovetail-shaped plastic mesh is installed to collect mortar droppings at the base of the wall to keep weep holes from being clogged.
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Right - Ducts and heat pump cabinet are properly sealed with mastic, high MERV filter is installed, and duct and refrigerant lines are air sealed at ceiling.

Right - Ducts and heat pump cabinet are properly sealed with mastic, high MERV filter is installed, and duct and refrigerant lines are air sealed at ceiling.