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Right - The HVAC ducts are located between floors in conditioned space.

Right - The HVAC ducts are located between floors in conditioned space.
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Right - The precast insulated concrete walls of the basement provide a conditioned space for the high-efficiency (18 SEER, 9.5 HSPF) air-source heat pump, with its variable-speed fan, five-stage compressor, and MERV 11 filter.

Right - The precast insulated concrete walls of the basement provide a conditioned space for the high-efficiency (18 SEER, 9.5 HSPF) air-source heat pump, with its variable-speed fan, five-stage compressor, and MERV 11 filter.
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Right - The rigid metal HVAC ducting is installed between the floor joists rather than in an unconditioned attic or crawl space to minimize heat loss.

Right - The rigid metal HVAC ducting is installed between the floor joists rather than in an unconditioned attic or crawl space to minimize heat loss.
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Right - The sealed conditioned crawlspace provides a clean, dry, and temperate environment for the home’s supplemental dehumidifier.

Right - The sealed conditioned crawlspace provides a clean, dry, and temperate environment for the home’s supplemental dehumidifier.
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Right - This evaporative cooler is wall mounted to reduce leak effects and allow for ease of maintenance.

Right - This evaporative cooler is wall mounted to reduce leak effects and allow for ease of maintenance.
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Right – A bond break layer is installed over the slab and under the floor tile.

Right – A bond break layer is installed over the slab and under the floor tile.
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Right – A mat is installed to contain radiant floor loops which distribute hot water from this home’s combi boiler.

Right – A mat is installed to contain radiant floor loops which distribute hot water from this home’s combi boiler.
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Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.

Right – All holes, gaps, and seams of the rigid air barrier are air sealed.
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Right – An insulated space is provided in the home’s attic to house the HVAC equipment.

Right – An insulated space is provided in the home’s attic to house the HVAC equipment.
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Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.

Right – Cantilever has been properly insulated, air sealed, and cavity has been blocked.
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Right – Commissioning of HVAC equipment is important for best performance.

Right – Commissioning of HVAC equipment is important for best performance.
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Right – Correct fasteners and nailing pattern for structural wall sheathing

Right – Correct fasteners and nailing pattern for structural wall sheathing
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Right – Engineered open-web floor joists provide space between floors for ducting.

Right – Engineered open-web floor joists provide space between floors for ducting.
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Right – Flood vents are located near grade and HVAC equipment is elevated.

Right – Flood vents are located near grade and HVAC equipment is elevated.
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Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier

Right – Floor above garage is a continuous air barrier
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Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above

Right – Insulation is in contact with floor above
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Right – Open web floor joists can provide a space between floors for HVAC ducting.

Right – Open web floor joists can provide a space between floors for HVAC ducting.
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Right – Open-cell spray foam fills the attic floor joists.

Right – Open-cell spray foam fills the attic floor joists.
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Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed

Right – Penetrations through the floor are air sealed
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Right – Spray foam insulation fills the header above the door and fills the rim joist between floors.

Right – Spray foam insulation fills the header above the door and fills the rim joist between floors.
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Right – The builder has provided homeowners manuals and racks to hold them on the side of the HVAC cabinet in the utility room.

Right – The builder has provided homeowners manuals and racks to hold them on the side of the HVAC cabinet in the utility room.
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Right – The corridor in this multistory building is pressurized with outdoor supply air.

Right – The corridor in this multistory building is pressurized with outdoor supply air.
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Right – The elevator lobby of this multistory building is pressurized with outdoor air supplied to the space through this ceiling supply register.

Right – The elevator lobby of this multistory building is pressurized with outdoor air supplied to the space through this ceiling supply register.
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Right – The HVAC equipment is tested after installation.

Right – The HVAC equipment is tested after installation.