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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Compact Buried Ducts in a Hot-Humid Climate House

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Heritage Buildings, Inc., and Energy Smart Home Plans, Leland, North Carolina

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: ICI Showcase House Prototype

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders, Pine Mountain, Georgia

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Project Home Again Phase I

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Quadrant Homes, Kentlake Highlands, Kent, WA

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Schneider Homes, Inc.

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tom Walsh & Co., New Columbia, Portland, OR

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No Excessive Coiled or Looped Flex Ducts

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No insulation installed in cavity and not air sealed

No insulation installed in cavity and not air sealed
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No Kinks or Sharp Bends in Flex Duct Installation (1)

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No mechanical damper installed

No mechanical damper installed
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On some water heaters, the temperature controls are behind an access panel; if the water heater has two access panels, remove both panels to check and set temperature controls.

On some water heaters, the temperature controls are behind an access panel; if the water heater has two access panels, remove both panels to check and set temperature controls.
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Open floor trusses used as return air plenums can draw air from any place connected to that floor

Open floor trusses used as return air plenums can draw air from any place connected to that floor
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Open sump pump

Open sump pump
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Open-web floor joists provide space for ducts between the floors of a two-story home.

Open-web floor joists provide space for ducts between the floors of a two-story home.
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Operation Helping Hands Green Dream 1 Home, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Packing tape has been removed and damper will be able to function properly once fan is installed

Packing tape has been removed and damper will be able to function properly once fan is installed
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Pan stock is used to form a boot for future register installation

Pan stock is used to form a boot for future register installation