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Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.

Mechanical exhaust is not required in this shared parking garage in a multistory multifamily building because the garage is not enclosed and can rely on natural air changes to reduce airborne contaminant concentration.
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Misaligned floor insulation

Misaligned floor insulation
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Negative pressures caused by high winds pulled this garage door out of its tracks

Negative pressures caused by high winds pulled this garage door out of its tracks
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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification

Observed roof bracing for gable roof overhang and recommended modification
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Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.

Plan view (from above) showing how the existing garage wall gypsum board is cut away to air-seal the shared wall before adding rigid foam insulation on the garage and exterior walls of the home.
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Plan view of typical garage door

Plan view of typical garage door
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Plumbing penetrations through the subfloor are air-sealed.

Plumbing penetrations through the subfloor are air-sealed.
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Prepare to Avoid the Dangers of Flying Debris

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Protect Your Home from High Wind and Earthquakes

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Protect Your Home from Lightning

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH - DIY Plywood Hurricane Shutters

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH - Wind Inspection

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Protect Your Home in a FLASH with Huber ZIP System Roof Sheathing and Tape

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Protect Your Windows & Doors from High Winds

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Reinforce the garage door's glider track to prevent failure in high winds.

Reinforce the garage door's glider track to prevent failure in high winds.
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Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.

Right - A “flash” seal approach with spray foam provides a continuous air barrier between the ceiling and walls of the garage and the living space.
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Right - Air barrier is present between garage and conditioned space.

Right - Air barrier is present between garage and conditioned space.
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Right - Air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.

Right - Air barrier is present between the garage and floor system.
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Right - Air-sealing the wall between the garage and the home is vital for occupant health and safety.

Right - Air-sealing the wall between the garage and the home is vital for occupant health and safety.
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Right - All seams in the HVAC equipment and ductwork are sealed with mastic; because the HVAC equipment is in the garage, it is an air-sealed closet.

Right - All seams in the HVAC equipment and ductwork are sealed with mastic; because the HVAC equipment is in the garage, it is an air-sealed closet.
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Right - Fiberglass/mineral wool insulation thermally isolates the garage from the interior occupied space above.

Right - Fiberglass/mineral wool insulation thermally isolates the garage from the interior occupied space above.
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Right - Garage door label shows design wind pressures.

Right - Garage door label shows design wind pressures.
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Right - Penetrations through the band joist are properly air-sealed.

Right - Penetrations through the band joist are properly air-sealed.