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Lay out duct so that no radius of a bend or turn is less than the diameter of the airway

Lay out duct so that no radius of a bend or turn is less than the diameter of the airway
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Leaks at the air filter cover panel can draw in unconditioned or undesirable air

Leaks at the air filter cover panel can draw in unconditioned or undesirable air
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Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique

Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique
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LEDs cut energy costs by using less watts to produce the same amount of light as other light sources.

LEDs cut energy costs by using less watts to produce the same amount of light as other light sources.
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Level 1 electric vehicle chargers are typically portable and plug into a standard 120V wall outlet.

Level 1 electric vehicle chargers are typically portable and plug into a standard 120V wall outlet.
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Light Tubes

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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Locate the fresh air intake away from pollution sources and in an easily accessible location

Locate the fresh air intake away from pollution sources and in an easily accessible location
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Locate the holes on the sides of the panel frame that will allow it to be screwed into place.

Locate the holes on the sides of the panel frame that will allow it to be screwed into place.
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Lower wall insulation installation

Lower wall insulation installation
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Madrona Passive House | Ventilated Rainscreen System

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Mark other holes in the mounting bracket by holding the bracket in place. Drill pilot holes for these marks.

Mark other holes in the mounting bracket by holding the bracket in place. Drill pilot holes for these marks.
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Mark the distance from the center of the mounting bracket screw hole to the outside of the window well on the top of the window frame to determine where to drill pilot holes

Mark the distance from the center of the mounting bracket screw hole to the outside of the window well on the top of the window frame to determine where to drill pilot holes.
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Measure the distance from the center of the screw hole for the mounting bracket to the outside of the window well, ensuring the measurements are the same on both sides of the window.

Measure the distance from the center of the screw hole for the mounting bracket to the outside of the window well, ensuring the measurements are the same on both sides of the window.
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Measure the inside dimensions and depth of the window opening when ordering inside-mount cellular blinds.

Measure the inside dimensions and depth of the window opening when ordering inside-mount cellular blinds.
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Measure the storm window to ensure it will fit the intended opening.

Measure the storm window to ensure it will fit the intended opening.
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Mechanical damper installed

Mechanical damper installed
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Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct

Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct
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Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct

Metal strap is too small and is compressing duct
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - "Hot Spot" Quality HVAC Ductwork

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Building Enclosure: Window Installation

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Quality Management System