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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete column, concrete slab, and concrete pier.
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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete pier, concrete retaining wall, and concrete slab.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete pier, concrete retaining wall, and concrete slab.
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A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.

A method for preventing waterproofing issues at the intersection of a concrete slab and a rock anchor.
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A method to ensure waterproofing continuity across the elevator pit of a multistory multifamily building.

A method to ensure waterproofing continuity across the elevator pit of a multistory multifamily building.
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A molded plastic drainage board rainscreen allows vertical drainage while providing uniform support for the siding and resisting compression from screws and nails.

A molded plastic drainage board rainscreen allows vertical drainage while providing uniform support for the siding and resisting compression from screws and nails.
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A nitrogen pressure test was completed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital manifold gauge.

A nitrogen pressure test was completed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital manifold gauge.
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A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.

A paint-on waterproofing covers the exterior and tops of the concrete block foundation walls and piers to block moisture moving up through the concrete, while foil-faced R-13 insulation lines the inside surface of the exterior walls.
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A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.

A permanent awning prevents snow and overflowing ice dams from causing damage to HVAC equipment below.
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A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added

A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
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A plastic fiber drainage mat rainscreen provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.

A plastic fiber drainage mat rainscreen provides uniform support for the siding and allows moisture to flow horizontally and diagonally in addition to vertically.
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A properly sized cold climate heat pump can meet 100% of a home’s heating load in nearly any location in the United States

A properly sized cold climate heat pump can meet 100% of a home’s heating load in nearly any location in the United States
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A properly sized high-efficiency heat pump is located in conditioned space in a closet inside the home.

A properly sized high-efficiency heat pump is located in conditioned space in a closet inside the home.
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A single ductless heat pump heats and cools the country’s first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home.

A single ductless heat pump heats and cools the country’s first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home.
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A small, single-zone cooling system such as this ductless mini-split heat pump can be a very effective way to provide emergency cooling with a low power draw on a backup power system.

A small, single-zone cooling system such as this ductless mini-split heat pump can be a very effective way to provide emergency cooling with a low power draw on a backup power system.
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A vacuum decay test is performed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital micron gauge for accurate measurement; a deep vacuum is achieved quickly by using large diameter, vacuum-rated hoses, and removing valve cores

A vacuum decay test is performed on this ductless mini-split heat pump using a digital micron gauge for accurate measurement; a deep vacuum is achieved quickly by using large diameter, vacuum-rated hoses, and removing valve cores
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A vapor barrier was installed on the floor of this crawlspace and extended up the walls then the foundation walls were covered with rigid foam.

A vapor barrier was installed on the floor of this crawlspace and extended up the walls then the foundation walls were covered with rigid foam.
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A wall-mounted ductless air handler for a ductless heat pump system

A wall-mounted ductless air handler for a ductless heat pump system
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A water-source heat pump with a closed-loop in-pond piping system

A water-source heat pump with a closed-loop in-pond piping system
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Addressing mold after a natural disaster

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After cleaning the air filter on your heat pump water heater, reset the reminder

After cleaning the air filter on your heat pump water heater, reset the reminder
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After cleaning the minisplit heat pump’s air filters, re-install the filters and turn the heat pump back on

After cleaning the minisplit heat pump’s air filters, re-install the filters and turn the heat pump back on
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After its thorough cleaning, this exhaust fan should operate much more efficiently and quietly

After its thorough cleaning, this exhaust fan should operate much more efficiently and quietly
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After removing the light bulb from this combination exhaust fan/light, the housing for the light can be removed by unscrewing this nut

After removing the light bulb from this combination exhaust fan/light, the housing for the light can be removed by unscrewing this nut
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Air seal a heat pump or air conditioner air handler cabinet at all seams, holes, and junctions

Air seal a heat pump or air conditioner air handler cabinet at all seams, holes, and junctions