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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Tindall Homes: The Legends at Mansfield, Columbus, NJ

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PEX piping is laid over 2 inches of XPS before the slab is poured to create a radiant floor heating system in this extensive home remodel.

PEX piping is laid over 2 inches of XPS before the slab is poured to create a radiant floor heating system in this extensive home remodel.
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PEX piping loops are laid before the slab is poured for this radiant floor heating system

PEX piping loops are laid before the slab is poured for this radiant floor heating system
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Plan view showing seismic strengthening of brick wall by anchoring the embedded wood floor joists with solid wood blocks attached to the floor joists with steel angles and to the masonry wall with through-wall anchors and steel plates

Plan view showing seismic strengthening of brick wall by anchoring the embedded wood floor joists with solid wood blocks attached to the floor joists with steel angles and to the masonry wall with through-wall anchors and steel plates
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Plumbing penetrations through the subfloor are air-sealed.

Plumbing penetrations through the subfloor are air-sealed.
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Pressure manometers are used to determine the level of pressurization and rate of leakage when conducting blower door testing and building diagnostics

Pressure manometers are used to determine the level of pressurization and rate of leakage when conducting blower door testing and building diagnostics
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Protect Your Home from Flood Damage

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Recommended construction for homes in Zone B (areas of moderate flood hazard between the 100-yr and 500-yr flood) and Zones C and X (areas of minimal flood hazard above the 500-yr flood).

Recommended construction for homes in Zone B (areas of moderate flood hazard between the 100-yr and 500-yr flood) and Zones C and X (areas of minimal flood hazard above the 500-yr flood).
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Recommended Lowest Floor Elevation to Minimize Coastal Flood Damage.

Recommended Lowest Floor Elevation to Minimize Coastal Flood Damage.
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Retrofit of cantilevered foundation wall showing details at the inside corner for installing closed-cell spray foam in the wall and overhanging floor

Retrofit of cantilevered foundation wall showing details at the inside corner for installing closed-cell spray foam in the wall and overhanging floor
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Retrofit of cantilevered wall showing details at the inside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and overhanging floor

Retrofit of cantilevered wall showing details at the inside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and overhanging floor
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Retrofit of cantilevered wall showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and closed-cell spray foam in the overhanging floor

Retrofit of cantilevered wall showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and closed-cell spray foam in the overhanging floor
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Retrofit of cantilevered wall with beam showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and overhanging floor

Retrofit of cantilevered wall with beam showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation in the wall and overhanging floor
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Retrofit of cantilevered wall with beam showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation plus water control membrane in the wall and overhanging floor

Retrofit of cantilevered wall with beam showing details at the outside corner for installing air sealing and rigid foam insulation plus water control membrane in the wall and overhanging floor
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Right - Air barrier is present and installed between the floor system and unconditioned space.

Right - Air barrier is present and installed between the floor system and unconditioned space.
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Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the ceiling and joists to insulate and air-seal the ceiling deck.

Right - Closed-cell spray foam covers the ceiling and joists to insulate and air-seal the ceiling deck.
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Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed below the floor framing of this house built on piers; however, the seams should be sealed with metal taped and the plumbing elevated and protected.

Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed below the floor framing of this house built on piers; however, the seams should be sealed with metal taped and the plumbing elevated and protected.
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Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed rather than fibrous insulation below the floor framing of this house built on piers

Right - Foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulating rigid foam sheathing is installed rather than fibrous insulation below the floor framing of this house built on piers
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Right - Retrofit of an existing basement slab by adding dimple plastic mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.

Right - Retrofit of an existing basement slab by adding dimple plastic mat, rigid foam insulation, and a floating subfloor.
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Right - Spray foam insulation air-seals the ceiling-to-drywall seams at the wall top plate.

Right - Spray foam insulation air-seals the ceiling-to-drywall seams at the wall top plate.
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Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported.

Right - Sub-floor insulation is properly installed and supported.
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Right - The ceiling above the garage is air-sealed and insulated with spray foam.

Right - The ceiling above the garage is air-sealed and insulated with spray foam.
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Right - The electronics for this home’s smart home system, including a Wi-Fi router, and controls for lighting, HVAC, security, energy production and tracking are housed together with the electrical panel and HVAC equipment in the home’s utility room.

Right - The electronics for this home’s smart home system, including a Wi-Fi router, and controls for lighting, HVAC, security, energy production and tracking are housed together with the electrical panel and HVAC equipment in the home’s utility room.