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For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls

For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls
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Form a sheet metal shield around the flue pipe

Form a sheet metal shield around the flue pipe
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Form sheet metal shield around pipe keeping 3-inch clearance

Form sheet metal shield around pipe keeping 3-inch clearance
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Form sheet metal shield around pipe keeping 3-inch clearance

Form sheet metal shield around pipe keeping 3-inch clearance
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Formula 4.2 from ASHRAE 62.2-2010 for fan flow rate required to achieve an effective ventilation rate

Formula 4.2 from ASHRAE 62.2-2010 for fan flow rate required to achieve an effective ventilation rate
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Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window

Frame preparation for inserting a replacement window
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Frame preparation for replacement window sashes

Frame preparation for replacement window sashes
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Framing allowed duct work to be properly installed without compression

Framing allowed duct work to be properly installed without compression
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans and drain lines
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing condensate drain pans, pipes, and controls
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, and condensate drain pans, drain pipe and trap, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch

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Front view of horizontal air handler showing outdoor air intake, dampers, supply and return, emergency drain pan, and drain overflow safety cut off switch
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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls

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Front view of vertical air handler condensate disposal and controls
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Fully Sealed Continuous Weather Resistance Barrier (1)

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Function of controls is not obvious

Function of controls is not obvious
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Function of ventilation controls is obvious (e.g., bathroom exhaust fan) or, if not, controls have been labeled

Function of ventilation controls is obvious (e.g., bathroom exhaust fan) or, if not, controls have been labeled
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Furnace filter resistance varies by surface area; deeper pleats add surface area

Furnace filter resistance varies by surface area; deeper pleats add surface area
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Furnace filters that are MERV 6 or higher protect the HVAC equipment and improve indoor air quality

Furnace filters that are MERV 6 or higher protect the HVAC equipment and improve indoor air quality
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Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented

Furnaces, boilers, and water heaters located within the home’s pressure boundary are mechanically drafted or direct-vented
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Gaps at shared common walls can be a significant source of air leakage in multi-family buildings

Gaps at shared common walls can be a significant source of air leakage in multi-family buildings
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Gasket installed along entire seam of the modular home marriage joint

Gasket installed along entire seam of the modular home marriage joint
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Greenbrier Prototype, Oakdale, Connecticut

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Grill and duct size based on calculated requirements for net free area

Grill and duct size based on calculated requirements for net free area
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gutters and good drainage