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Wall Construction

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Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.

Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.
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Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Assembly Details

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Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Insulation Window Detail

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Wallingford Passive House | Foundation Details

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (1)

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (3)

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Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof

Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof
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Waverly Addition Conditioned Crawl Space

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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Well sealed duct lifted into raised ceiling chase

Well sealed duct lifted into raised ceiling chase
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What is Continuous Insulation — A Guide for Insulators and Contractors

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.

When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter

When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.
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When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.

When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.
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When placing a heat pump water heater, things to consider include the ease of making connections for the water, electrical, and condensate line; accessing the air filter and display screen; and ensuring that a side discharge fan won’t blow against a wall.

When placing a heat pump water heater, things to consider include the ease of making connections for the water, electrical, and condensate line; accessing the air filter and display screen; and ensuring that a side discharge fan won’t blow against a wall.
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When the water heater is mostly drained, tip the water heater so that the remaining water in the tank slopes towards the drain valve; a scrap piece of wood can help to hold it at an angle.

When the water heater is mostly drained, tip the water heater so that the remaining water in the tank slopes towards the drain valve; a scrap piece of wood can help to hold it at an angle.
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When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.

When wiring is installed in ICF walls, openings made for wire runs should be air-sealed with caulk.
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Where the existing wiring for a home’s HVAC thermostat consists of only two wires, a third-party device can be installed to modify the wiring to enable installation of a smart thermostat.

Where the existing wiring for a home’s HVAC thermostat consists of only two wires, a third-party device can be installed to modify the wiring to enable installation of a smart thermostat.
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Where the home’s existing HVAC thermostat has four or more wires, this wiring set up will typically work for installation of most smart thermostats.

Where the home’s existing HVAC thermostat has four or more wires, this wiring set up will typically work for installation of most smart thermostats.
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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters