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Correct seismic retrofit hardware for securing the sill plate to foundation wall

Correct seismic retrofit hardware for securing the sill plate to foundation wall
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Creating a soffit allows a duct trunk line to be relocated, reducing the risk of flooding damage to secondary HVAC components.

Creating a soffit allows a duct trunk line to be relocated, reducing the risk of flooding damage to secondary HVAC components.
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Critical connections for providing a continuous load path in buildings and storm shelters

Critical connections for providing a continuous load path in buildings and storm shelters
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Cross section showing points of reinforcement and attachment to secure the chimney to the roof and ceiling joists.

Cross section showing points of reinforcement and attachment to secure the chimney to the roof and ceiling joists.
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Cut fiber board with a red V-groove tool and a gray shiplap tool to create mitered corners and a shiplapped edge for duct sections

Cut fiber board with a red V-groove tool and a gray shiplap tool to create mitered corners and a shiplapped edge for duct sections
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Detail for reinforcing a cripple wall to resist earthquake movement by installing anchor bolts and plywood reinforcement.

Detail for reinforcing a cripple wall to resist earthquake movement by installing anchor bolts and plywood reinforcement.
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Direct vent appliance installed

Direct vent appliance installed
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Direct-heat risers are bare pipes that heat the space they're in without connected radiators

Direct-heat risers are bare pipes that heat the space they're in without connected radiators
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Disaster Resistant Landscaping

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Do not install a main vent on top of a drip leg where water spitting is likely to occur, which can damage the vent

Do not install a main vent on top of a drip leg where water spitting is likely to occur, which can damage the vent
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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: Preferred Builders, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Mandalay Homes, Pronghorn Ranch, Prescott Valley, AZ

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Sterling Brook Custom Homes, Village Park Eco Home, Double Oak, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Addison Homes, The Keowee, Salem, SC

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Affordable Housing Concepts, Zero Place, New Paltz, NY

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Beazer Homes, Brownstone 55, New Whiteland, IN

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Bellingham Bay Builders, Silver Residence, Maple Falls, WA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: CGA Studio Architects, Forever House, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Clifton View Homes, Penn Cove Heirloom, Coupeville, WA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2023 Case Study Poster: Cornerstone Construction of Northeast Ohio, Moreland Hills Home, Moreland Hills, OH