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The components of a framed wall include from inside to out: gypsum, wood studs, OSB or plywood sheathing, and siding.

The components of a framed wall include from inside to out: gypsum, wood studs, OSB or plywood sheathing, and siding.
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The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall

The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall
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The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall and the stem wall is insulated for cold climates

The concrete slab is thermally isolated from the concrete foundation stem wall and the stem wall is insulated for cold climates
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The cover has been removed from this linear light fixture, exposing the four fluorescent tubes; the metal housing and the ballast underneath it should be removed if replacing the fluorescent tubes with Type B or C LEDs

The cover has been removed from this linear light fixture, exposing the four fluorescent tubes; the metal housing and the ballast underneath it should be removed if replacing the fluorescent tubes with Type B or C LEDs
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The cripple wall hiding the post-and-pier foundation of this wood framed house toppled when the house was shifted partially off its piers by an earthquake

The cripple wall hiding the post-and-pier foundation of this wood framed house toppled when the house was shifted partially off its piers by an earthquake
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The DOE Efficient Window Coverings website identifies twelve categories of interior window shading attachments.

The DOE Efficient Window Coverings website identifies twelve categories of interior window shading attachments.
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The Efficient Window Coverings website allows direct comparison of various window attachment types based on thermal, visual, functional, and installation and durability criteria.

The Efficient Window Coverings website allows direct comparison of various window attachment types based on thermal, visual, functional, and installation and durability criteria.
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The electronic ballast (black box) in this linear fluorescent fixture should be removed when replacing the fluorescent tubes with Type B or C linear LEDs

The electronic ballast (black box) in this linear fluorescent fixture should be removed when replacing the fluorescent tubes with Type B or C linear LEDs
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The electronic ballast has been removed from this linear fluorescent fixture and the wiring attached to the ends of the fixture before installing Type B linear LEDs

The electronic ballast has been removed from this linear fluorescent fixture and the wiring attached to the ends of the fixture before installing Type B linear LEDs
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The electronic ballast of a linear fluorescent fixture is typically a black rectangular box located near the center of the fixture

The electronic ballast of a linear fluorescent fixture is typically a black rectangular box located near the center of the fixture
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The elevated concrete floor over this concrete column foundation uses rigid foam on its interior surface to reduce thermal bridging and risk of floodwater damage

The elevated concrete floor over this concrete column foundation uses rigid foam on its interior surface to reduce thermal bridging and risk of floodwater damage
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The existing slab is retrofitted by coating with epoxy paint, then installing rigid foam insulation and a floating subfloor.

The existing slab is retrofitted by coating with epoxy paint, then installing rigid foam insulation and a floating subfloor.
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The existing slab is retrofitted with epoxy paint, rigid foam insulation, sleepers (furring strips), and subfloor.

The existing slab is retrofitted with epoxy paint, rigid foam insulation, sleepers (furring strips), and subfloor.
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The flat retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior of the building as part of a seismic retrofit

The flat retrofit foundation plate is used to connect the concrete foundation to the sill plate from the exterior of the building as part of a seismic retrofit
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The floor of the sealed insulated crawlspace is covered with a heavy plastic vapor-barrier sheathing that is taped at all seams and around the foundation piers to prevent water vapor from moving into the crawlspace.

The floor of the sealed insulated crawlspace is covered with a heavy plastic vapor-barrier sheathing that is taped at all seams and around the foundation piers to prevent water vapor from moving into the crawlspace.
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The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place
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The grey ring around the back of this LED retrofit ceiling fixture trim kits is a foam gasket to air seal the fixture.

The grey ring around the back of this LED retrofit ceiling fixture trim kits is a foam gasket to air seal the fixture.
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The Habitat affiliate makes its own “ICF” foundation walls with rigid foam held in place with wood spacers.

The Habitat affiliate makes its own “ICF” foundation walls with rigid foam held in place with wood spacers.
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The home’s slab-on-grade foundation is wrapped in a blanket of rigid foam extending completely under the slab and along the edges.

The home’s slab-on-grade foundation is wrapped in a blanket of rigid foam extending completely under the slab and along the edges.
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The Importance of a Continuous Load Path

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The leaks in this foundation wall have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.

The leaks in this foundation wall have been injection sealed to prevent water infiltration into the foundation.
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The light fixture is connected to the exhaust fan with an electric wire which is sometimes hard wired but in this case is plugged in so it can be unplugged to clean the light fixture and access the fan for cleaning

The light fixture is connected to the exhaust fan with an electric wire which is sometimes hard wired but in this case is plugged in so it can be unplugged to clean the light fixture and access the fan for cleaning
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The Lighting Facts label helps consumers select light bulbs based on brightness, energy cost, lifetime, color, and energy use.

The Lighting Facts label helps consumers select light bulbs based on brightness, energy cost, lifetime, color, and energy use.
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The nut holding the light housing in place in this combination exhaust fan/light can be unscrewed by hand

The nut holding the light housing in place in this combination exhaust fan/light can be unscrewed by hand