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Right - Metal connectors provide uplift resistance at the stud-to-bottom plate connection in new construction for a continuous load path.

Right - Metal connectors provide uplift resistance at the stud-to-bottom plate connection in new construction for a continuous load path.
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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
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Right - Provide passive ventilation in hot climates by installing wind chases and vents.

Right - Provide passive ventilation in hot climates by installing wind chases and vents.
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Right - Raised-heel roof trusses allow more room at the eaves for attic insulation.

Right - Raised-heel roof trusses allow more room at the eaves for attic insulation.
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Right - Skylights can add natural light in rooms with limited wall space and if openable can provide desirable ventilation, especially when located at the top of stair wells.

Right - Skylights can add natural light in rooms with limited wall space and if openable can provide desirable ventilation, especially when located at the top of stair wells.
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Right - Spray foam fills the walls and rim joists to air seal and insulate while caulk seals the framing joints.

Right - Spray foam fills the walls and rim joists to air seal and insulate while caulk seals the framing joints.
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Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution

Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution
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Right - The energy recovery ventilator ducts supply filtered outside air to multiple locations in the home and continuously exhaust stale air to provide clean, balanced ventilation.

Right - The energy recovery ventilator ducts supply filtered outside air to multiple locations in the home and continuously exhaust stale air to provide clean, balanced ventilation.
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Right - The wall framing is connected to roof framing with metal ties for hurricane-resistant construction.

Right - The wall framing is connected to roof framing with metal ties for hurricane-resistant construction.
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Right - This air flow testing station includes a manometer to determine air flow rate for a whole house ventilation system.

Right - This air flow testing station includes a manometer to determine air flow rate for a whole house ventilation system.
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Right - This concrete roof is properly attached and reinforced to withstand hurricane winds.

Right - This concrete roof is properly attached and reinforced to withstand hurricane winds.
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Right - This enclosed parking garage in a multistory multifamily building is equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

Right - This enclosed parking garage in a multistory multifamily building is equipped with mechanical exhaust to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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Right - This roof has a low gable and is secured to the wall framing to resist wind uplift.

Right - This roof has a low gable and is secured to the wall framing to resist wind uplift.
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Right - This shared enclosed parking garage is equipped with exhaust fans to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

Right - This shared enclosed parking garage is equipped with exhaust fans to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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Right – A bead of sealant will form an airtight gasket between the top plate and drywall.

Right – A bead of sealant will form an airtight gasket between the top plate and drywall.
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Right – A foam fabric gasket is installed in the header of this wall.

Right – A foam fabric gasket is installed in the header of this wall.
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Right – A gap separates the two wall layers in this double-stud wall assembly allowing room for insulation to stop thermal bridging between the inner and outer wall

Right – A gap separates the two wall layers in this double-stud wall assembly allowing room for insulation to stop thermal bridging between the inner and outer wall
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Right – A layer of sealant covers the wood-to-foam layer seams in the insulated header.

Right – A layer of sealant covers the wood-to-foam layer seams in the insulated header.
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Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of ember intrusion.

Right – A non-combustible 1/8-inch mesh screen is installed on vent openings to reduce the risk of ember intrusion.
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Right – A separately ducted HRV supplies fresh air to most rooms in the home.

Right – A separately ducted HRV supplies fresh air to most rooms in the home.
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Right – A ventilating dehumidifier with a fresh air intake is tied into the central duct system of this mixed-humid climate home.

Right – A ventilating dehumidifier with a fresh air intake is tied into the central duct system of this mixed-humid climate home.
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Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing

Right – Air barrier is installed between double wall framing
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Right – All wood-to-wood joints are sealed with caulk.

Right – All wood-to-wood joints are sealed with caulk.
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Right – All wood-to-wood joints are sealed with caulk.

Right – All wood-to-wood joints are sealed with caulk.