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Seams in framing are sealed with caulk.

Seams in framing are sealed with caulk.
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Shade trees planted on the east or west sides of a house are one of the most effective measures that can be taken to reduce heat gains

Shade trees planted on the east or west sides of a house are one of the most effective measures that can be taken to reduce heat gains
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Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam

Single framed wall converted to double wall and insulated with closed-cell spray foam
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Single top plate - interior wall with gusset

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Single top plate - interior wall with gusset
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Single top plate splice with metal plate

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Single top plate splice with metal plate
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Single top plate with centered joint splice

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Single top plate with centered joint splice
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Site-built insulated header

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Site-built insulated header
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Solid wood blocking was installed in the walls to accommodate future grab bars in both bathrooms.

Solid wood blocking was installed in the walls to accommodate future grab bars in both bathrooms.
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Sources of heat gain in a house include solar gains, infiltration, conduction through walls and roof, occupants, and internal equipment

Sources of heat gain in a house include solar gains, infiltration, conduction through walls and roof, occupants, and internal equipment
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Sources of heat gain in a house include solar gains, infiltration, conduction through walls and roof, occupants, and internal equipment

Sources of heat gain in a house include solar gains, infiltration, conduction through walls and roof, occupants, and internal equipment
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Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging

Special molded corners provide continuous insulation layer at the corners to improve structural strength and minimize thermal bridging
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Specially designed roof trusses come with a two-foot by two-foot notch cut next to the center post providing space to install an insulated duct chase inside the home’s conditioned space but above the normal ceiling height.

Specially designed roof trusses come with a two-foot by two-foot notch cut next to the center post providing space to install an insulated duct chase inside the home’s conditioned space but above the normal ceiling height.
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Split-system air source heat pump

Split-system air source heat pump
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Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.

Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.
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Sprayer-applied sealant seals every seam in the sheathing and framing of this double-walled home.

Sprayer-applied sealant seals every seam in the sheathing and framing of this double-walled home.
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STD336 - Disaster-Resistant Wood Frame Construction - Part 2: Wall and Floor Design

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Strengthen an existing roof by applying two-part spray-applied polyurethane foam adhesive to all sheathing and framing joints from the underside of the roof

Strengthen an existing roof by applying two-part spray-applied polyurethane foam adhesive to all sheathing and framing joints from the underside of the roof
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Structural headers are not needed on nonbearing walls

Structural headers are not needed on nonbearing walls
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Structural insulated panels offer a continuous layer of thermal protection and draft resistance around the home and come from the factory precut for fast assembly.

Structural insulated panels offer a continuous layer of thermal protection and draft resistance around the home and come from the factory precut for fast assembly.
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Structural Stability -- Letting the Fundamentals Guide Your Judgement

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Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist

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Structured insulated panels (SIPS) as band joist
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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing

Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
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Stud Walls With Continuous Exterior Insulation for Factory Built Housing

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Controls Improve Performance of Combination Space and Water Heating Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota