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Compact duct design layout

Compact duct design layout
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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

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Condensation can form between the interior removable storm window and the existing window if the storm window is not air tight

Condensation can form between the interior removable storm window and the existing window if the storm window is not air tight
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Consider using a metal duct elbow instead of flex duct at boot connections to prevent compressions

Consider using a metal duct elbow instead of flex duct at boot connections to prevent compressions
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).

Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).
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Coordinate with other trades including framers, plumbers, and electricians to prevent needless looping of flex duct

Coordinate with other trades including framers, plumbers, and electricians to prevent needless looping of flex duct
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Correctly insulated floor

Correctly insulated floor
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Cut the duct to the length needed

Cut the duct to the length needed
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Deep energy retrofit showing insulation sprayed on exterior of walls over existing siding

Deep energy retrofit showing insulation sprayed on exterior of walls over existing siding
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Design Options for Locating Ducts within Conditioned Space

Design Options for Locating Ducts within Conditioned Space
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Detail A - Recommended reinforced horizontal latch system for garage door

Detail A - Recommended reinforced horizontal latch system for garage door
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Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing

Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing
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Door is not undercut therefore not contributing to pressure balancing

Door is not undercut therefore not contributing to pressure balancing
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Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes

Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes
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Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.

Drop-in ceiling assemblies consisting of suspended ceiling tiles (common in multifamily buildings) are often insulated with fiberglass or mineral wool batt insulation.
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Drywall is installed, hiding the duct work

Drywall is installed, hiding the duct work
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Duct is kinked in cavity

Duct is kinked in cavity
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Duct is run straight and supported properly

Duct is run straight and supported properly
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Duct is run straight and supported properly

Duct is run straight and supported properly