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A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter

A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter
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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 nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct

A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner coil of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct

A nylon draw band and tensioning tool are used to secure the inner liner of the pre-insulated flexible duct
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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 pitot tube can be used to measure velocity pressure in a duct; at least twelve measurements are taken across the duct and velocity pressure is converted to velocity to calculate airflow

A pitot tube can be used to measure velocity pressure in a duct; at least twelve measurements are taken across the duct and velocity pressure is converted to velocity to calculate airflow
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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 powered flow hood is used to measure outside air flowing into the inlet terminal of a whole-house ventilation system

A powered flow hood is used to measure outside air flowing into the inlet terminal of a whole-house ventilation system
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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 technician conducts a duct blaster test

A technician conducts a duct blaster test
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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 securing the inner coil, cover the draw band and the seam with a generous amount of mastic

After securing the inner coil, cover the draw band and the seam with a generous amount of mastic
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Air handler platforms used as return air plenums can draw air from vented attics and crawlspaces through other connected framing cavities

Air handler platforms used as return air plenums can draw air from vented attics and crawlspaces through other connected framing cavities
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Air Sealing - The Foundation of High Performance Homes

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An energy recovery ventilator draws in fresh outside air that is filtered and circulated by the central air handler, while stale air from central returns is routed through the ERV to exchange heat before being exhausted outside.

An energy recovery ventilator draws in fresh outside air that is filtered and circulated by the central air handler, while stale air from central returns is routed through the ERV to exchange heat before being exhausted outside.
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An oil-fired boiler with direct combustion air and exhaust venting

An oil-fired boiler with direct combustion air and exhaust venting