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Right – Examples of wall stud to top plate and stud to rim joist framing connectors and brackets.

Right – Examples of wall stud to top plate and stud to rim joist framing connectors and brackets.
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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.

Right – Furring strips provide a drainage and ventilation gap between the siding and the cork insulation.
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Right – Furring strips provide a drainage gap between the rigid foam and the siding.

Right – Furring strips provide a drainage gap between the rigid foam and the siding.
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Right – Horizontal bracing is added to strengthen the gable end wall

Right – Horizontal bracing is added to strengthen the gable end wall
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Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.

Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.
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Right – Hurricane strapping attaches every roof truss to a wall stud.

Right – Hurricane strapping attaches every roof truss to a wall stud.
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Right – Mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber are used to make the panels of this kit home which are connected with metal strapping for hurricane and wind resistance.

Right – Mold- and termite-resistant borate-treated lumber are used to make the panels of this kit home which are connected with metal strapping for hurricane and wind resistance.
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Right – Notch cut into pile takes less than 50% of cross section, cut is treated with wood preservative, and beam is installed with corrosion-resistant bolts.

Right – Notch cut into pile takes less than 50% of cross section, cut is treated with wood preservative, and beam is installed with corrosion-resistant bolts.
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends

Right – Proper bracing hardware for retrofitting gable ends
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Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

: Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events
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Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events

Right – Roof underlayment is fully adhered and roof deck seams are sealed so roof is resistant to high-wind events
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Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape

Right – Seams in the deck sheathing are sealed with tape
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Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system

Right – The building felt is installed on all exterior walls and provides a complete drainage system
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Right – The double compressor unit supplies multiple interior minisplit heat pump heads.

Right – The double compressor unit supplies multiple interior minisplit heat pump heads.
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Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance

Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance
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Right – The ductless minisplit in this open area is installed in the ceiling rather than on a wall.

Right – The ductless minisplit in this open area is installed in the ceiling rather than on a wall.
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Right – The exterior unit of the mini-split heat pump is installed on blocks on a concrete pad to keep the equipment elevated above mud and water runoff.

Right – The exterior unit of the mini-split heat pump is installed on blocks on a concrete pad to keep the equipment elevated above mud and water runoff.
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Right – The final grade slopes away from the house

Right – The final grade slopes away from the house
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Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.

Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.
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Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.

Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.