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The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.

The foil-faced insulation behind this fireplace provides an air barrier and thermal shield.
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The Integrated Design Process loops in design input at every stage of development

The Integrated Design Process loops in design input at every stage of development
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The proccess for building a prototype of a high-performance home encourages ongoing interaction with the energy rater, engineer, architect, and HVAC contractor (Source: PNNL).

The proccess for building a prototype of a high-performance home encourages ongoing interaction with the energy rater, engineer, architect, and HVAC contractor (Source: PNNL).
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Unvented gas fireplaces release combustion byproducts into the living space, they should not be installed.

Unvented gas fireplaces release combustion byproducts into the living space, they should not be installed.
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Wrong – Flue not sealed around opening

Wrong – Flue not sealed around opening
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Wrong – If a fireplace is desired, install a vented model not an unvented model.

Wrong – If a fireplace is desired, install a vented model not an unvented model.
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Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace

Wrong – No rigid air barrier is installed behind fireplace
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Wrong--No insulation installed behind fireplace

Wrong--No insulation installed behind fireplace
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Zero Energy Ready Home Training

Zero Energy Ready Home Training