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Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views

Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views as compared to horizontal shading devices.
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View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside

View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside
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Vinyl frame window

Vinyl frame window
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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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Wall surfaces having high solar reflectance and high thermal emittance will remain cooler when exposed to direct sunlight.

Wall surfaces having high solar reflectance and high thermal emittance will remain cooler when exposed to direct sunlight.
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Walls are being assembled at this SIP house

Walls are being assembled at this SIP house
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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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Well insulated slab

Well insulated slab
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Where the optimal tilt angle for PV panels is 30°, if the roof is facing due south, the tilt angle (roof pitch) can vary 0° to 60° or roof direction can vary up to 65° to east or west and the roof can still collect 90% to 100% of available solar energy.

Where the optimal tilt angle for PV panels is 30°, if the roof is facing due south, the tilt angle (roof pitch) can vary 0° to 60° or roof direction can vary up to 65° to east or west and the roof can still collect 90% to 100% of available solar energy.
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Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?

Who holds the keys to a Healthier Home? What doors appear locked? Who are the key makers?
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Whole house fan cover details

Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic

Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood

Window and door rough openings in the ICF wall are surrounded with pressure-treated wood
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Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements

Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
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Window head at window frame wall

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Window head at window frame wall
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Window head at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall
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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window sash modification

Window sash modification
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Window sash replacement jamb liners

Window sash replacement jamb liners
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Window sash retrofit example

Window sash retrofit example
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time
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With very few roof penetrations and a simple design, the south-facing roof provides ample space for solar panels for this net zero home.

With very few roof penetrations and a simple design, the south-facing roof provides ample space for solar panels for this net zero home.