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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window sash modification

Window sash modification
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Window sash replacement jamb liners

Window sash replacement jamb liners
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Window sash retrofit example

Window sash retrofit example
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation

Windows are installed in new framing in preparation for adding exterior spray foam insulation
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Windows are sized and positioned so only one king stud is needed on each side of the window.

Windows are sized and positioned so only one king stud is needed on each side of the window.
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With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time
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With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building

With balconies in multifamily buildings, it is important to establish correct structural attachment while also providing insulation in a way that minimizes thermal bridging where the balcony attaches to the building
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Wood blocking is used as a splice to connect top plates together

Wood blocking is used as a splice to connect top plates together
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Wood Frame and Steel Sheathing Tornado Safe Room

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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 5

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Wrong - Window header is missing top plate.

Wrong - Window header is missing top plate.
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Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed

Wrong - Area around window framing not air sealed
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Wrong - Board is not properly cut and is split where it is toenailed into top plate.

Wrong - Board is not properly cut and is split where it is toenailed into top plate.
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Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.

Wrong - Cantilevered floor joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier aligned with the exterior wall.
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Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.

Wrong - Cantilevered joist bay cavities are not air sealed with a solid air barrier, allowing outside air to flow between floors.
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Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed

Wrong - Common wall sheathing not properly fastened or sealed
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Wrong - Corner not insulated

Wrong - Corner not insulated
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Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.

Wrong - Cracked and split lumber should not be used for framing or trusses.
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Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.

Wrong - Door frame improperly sized for pre-hung door jamb.
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Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.

Wrong - Double top plate seam is poorly caulked.
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Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.

Wrong - Floor joist not connected to framing.