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Sump pump installed in the basement or crawlspace floor

Sump pump installed in the basement or crawlspace floor
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Synthetic stucco wraps all four sides of the window openings and creates a pan flashing on the sills in exterior walls created from insulated concrete forms (ICF)

Synthetic stucco wraps all four sides of the window openings and creates a pan flashing on the sills in exterior walls created from insulated concrete forms (ICF)
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Table 4.6.1 Water Delivery Rate

Table 4.6.1 Water Delivery Rate
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Table of Maximum Fenestration U-Factor Requirements for New Homes as Listed in the 2009-2021 IECC and IRC

Table of Maximum Fenestration U-Factor Requirements for New Homes as Listed in the 2009-2021 IECC and IRC
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: High-Performance Ducts in Hot-Dry Climates

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Insulating Concrete Forms

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Preventing Thermal Bypass

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Retrofit Integrated Space and Water Heating - Field Assessment

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Zero Energy Ready Home and the Challenge of Hot Water on Demand

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Temperatures in deep undisturbed soil at a given location are approximately equal to the annual average air temperature for that location

Temperatures in deep undisturbed soil at a given location are approximately equal to the annual average air temperature for that location
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Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts

Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts
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The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers

The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers
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The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation

The attic kneewall and the open floor cavities under kneewall are both sealed and insulated in one step with spray foam insulation
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The back dam of the window sill will force water out

The back dam of the window sill will force water out
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The builder took several steps to make this southern California home fire resistant, including constructing with metal roofing, unvented soffits, and impact-resistant glass, and landscaping with rock, sand, and pavers.

The builder took several steps to make this southern California home fire resistant, including constructing with metal roofing, unvented soffits, and impact-resistant glass, and landscaping with rock, sand, and pavers.
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The chase is laid out on the plans (grey highlighted areas) to aid sub-contractors to execute the design

The chase is laid out on the plans (grey highlighted areas) to aid sub-contractors to execute the design
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The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall

The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall
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The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall and the stem wall is insulated for cold climates

The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall and the stem wall is insulated for cold climates
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The dark streaks seen in this infrared camera image of a return vent in a ceiling indicate cooler air is leaking in around the vent.

The dark streaks seen in this infrared camera image of a return vent in a ceiling indicate cooler air is leaking in around the vent.
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The design of this home incorporates multiple methods to reduce summertime solar gains including roll-down exterior blinds, wide exterior horizontal louvers, minimized east/west-facing windows, and vegetation.

The design of this home incorporates multiple methods to reduce summertime solar gains including roll-down exterior blinds, wide exterior horizontal louvers, minimized east/west-facing windows, and vegetation.