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The rough opening around this window is air sealed and insulated with nonexpanding spray foam.

The rough opening around this window is air sealed and insulated with nonexpanding spray foam.
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The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.

The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.
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The Solar Radiation Data Manual for Buildings provides window overhang sizing guidance for 239 locations across the U.S.; this example is for Boulder, CO

The Solar Radiation Data Manual for Buildings provides window overhang sizing guidance for 239 locations across the U.S.; this example is for Boulder, CO
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The south face of this home has an overhanging second floor, a pergola, and a roof eave to provide effective window and door shading for both floors in the summer without blocking view, diffuse daylighting, breezes, or ingress/egress

The south face of this home has an overhanging second floor, a pergola, and a roof eave to provide effective window and door shading for both floors in the summer without blocking view, diffuse daylighting, breezes, or ingress/egress
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The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.

The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
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The unprotected glazing in this door was broken by roof tiles dislodged by wind.

The unprotected glazing in this door was broken by roof tiles dislodged by wind.
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The vinyl weatherstripping along the side of this garage door has been badly weathered and needs to be replaced.

The vinyl weatherstripping along the side of this garage door has been badly weathered and needs to be replaced.
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The Weather Channel - Protecting Openings

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The window awnings on this house provide a simple but very effective way to reduce solar gains while still allowing view, daylight, and ventilation through the windows

The window awnings on this house provide a simple but very effective way to reduce solar gains while still allowing view, daylight, and ventilation through the windows
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The windows are ENERGY STAR-qualified double-pane, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows with a U value of 0.28 and a SHGC of 0.41.

The windows are ENERGY STAR-qualified double-pane, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows with a U value of 0.28 and a SHGC of 0.41.
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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There are multiple options for exterior shading of east and west facing glazing systems to avoid direct beam radiation

There are multiple options for exterior shading of east and west facing glazing systems to avoid direct beam radiation
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Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.

Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.
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These aluminum Bahama shutters shade west-facing windows from afternoon sun and are approved for hurricane protection

These aluminum Bahama shutters shade west-facing windows from afternoon sun and are approved for hurricane protection
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These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light

These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light
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These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter

These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter
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These storm windows are attached to operable casement windows, allowing for ventilation and fresh air when desired.

These storm windows are attached to operable casement windows, allowing for ventilation and fresh air when desired.
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These storm windows are fixed, meaning they do not raise and lower.

These storm windows are fixed, meaning they do not raise and lower.
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This bottom seal on this garage door looks fairly tight, except in the right corner where there is 4-inch gap.

This bottom seal on this garage door looks fairly tight, except in the right corner where there is 4-inch gap.
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This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.

This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.
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This detail shows proper installation of head flashing over a window.

This detail shows proper installation of head flashing over a window.
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This detailed decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows

This detailed decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer