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A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage

A home is tested at two points for enclosure air leakage
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A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.

A metal storm panel is installed in a track permanently mounted above and below the window frame and secured with wing nuts to studs mounted on the track.
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Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.

Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.
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Adding weatherstripping to a door

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Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.

Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.
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Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include insulated headers over windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.

Advanced framing details include minimal framing at windows and doors.
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Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers

Advanced framing details throughout house including insulated and open headers
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Advanced framing showing open headers

Advanced framing showing open headers
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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam

Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air seal rough opening from inside

Air seal rough opening from inside
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Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
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Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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Average number of tornadoes per year across the United States

Average number of tornadoes per year across the United States
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Be Hurricane Ready: Secure Soffits

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Blower Door Instructional Video

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Blower Door Quick Guide Part 1

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Blower Door Quick Guide Part 2

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Blower door tests can be an important part of a home energy assessment to check for comfort improvements

Blower door tests can be an important part of a home energy assessment to check for comfort improvements
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Bracing Your Garage Door.

Bracing Your Garage Door.
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Brackets are used to child-proof drawers and cabinets.

Brackets are used to child-proof drawers and cabinets.
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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas