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Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift

Ladder framing method for a gable overhang offers low resistance to wind uplift
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Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique

Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique
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Let in 1x4 shear bracing

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Let in 1x4 shear bracing
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Location of distributed forces on a home during a seismic event.

Location of distributed forces on a home during a seismic event.
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Manufactured insulated header

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Manufactured insulated header
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Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps

Many hardware stores sell appliance bracing kits to secure the water heater to wall framing with metal straps
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam

Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Metal Flashing Material Table

Metal Flashing Material Table
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Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.

Metal flashing protects the top of the ledger board, and the wall behind it is protected by bituminous self-adhered or metal flashing integrated with the house wrap.
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Metal strapping as shear bracing

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Metal strapping as shear bracing
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Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.

Metal straps tie the roof rafters to the top plate for additional resistance to severe storms.
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Mini truss header - section

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Mini truss header - section
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Mitigation Success

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Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts

Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts
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Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.

Most residential heat pumps are installed incorrectly and with energy-wasting faults.
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National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature

National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 2012) identifies four categories for combustion furnaces and water heaters based on combustion type (sealed or unsealed) and vent pipe temperature
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Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing

Naturally drafted water heater installed. Requires combustion safety testing
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Imagine Homes: Stillwater Ranch, San Antonio, TX

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Insight Homes: Deep Creek, Seaford, Delaware

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster County Career and Technology Center Green Home 3 - Mount Joy, Pennsylvania

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