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This “high static ducted cassette” heat pump system is similar to a traditional centrally ducted system, serving several areas of a home from one indoor unit

This “high static ducted cassette” heat pump system is similar to a traditional centrally ducted system, serving several areas of a home from one indoor unit
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This air register has noticeable gaps between it and the floor; use canned spray foam to fill in the gaps.

This air register has noticeable gaps between it and the floor; use canned spray foam to fill in the gaps.
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This awning came in a kit with the brackets, roof, and fasteners included; follow manufacturer instructions to ensure proper installation.

This awning came in a kit with the brackets, roof, and fasteners included; follow manufacturer instructions to ensure proper installation.
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This breakaway wall beneath an elevated home in a coastal flood zone is made of wood attic.

This breakaway wall beneath an elevated home in a coastal flood zone is made of wood attic.
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This breakaway wall design made of decay resistant lumber is compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.

This breakaway wall design made of decay resistant lumber is compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program.
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This breakaway wall panel was prevented from breaking away cleanly by utility penetrations.

This breakaway wall panel was prevented from breaking away cleanly by utility penetrations.
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This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.

This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.
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This constant airflow regulator (CAR) has been fouled by aerosolized sealant because it was not covered while the ducts were being sealed with the aerosolized acrylic sealant.

This constant airflow regulator (CAR) has been fouled by aerosolized sealant because it was not covered while the ducts were being sealed with the aerosolized acrylic sealant.
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This direct-vent condensing gas furnace has a fresh air intake.

This direct-vent condensing gas furnace has a fresh air intake.
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This double French drain provides drainage for a significant volume of storm water.

This double French drain provides drainage for a significant volume of storm water.
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This ducted mini-split heat pump was installed in the unvented, conditioned attic and ducted with short duct runs to several nearby rooms.

This ducted mini-split heat pump was installed in the unvented, conditioned attic and ducted with short duct runs to several nearby rooms.
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This ductless wall-hung indoor unit has supplemental air filters (outlined in red), which only filter a portion of the airflow; most of the air bypasses the supplementary filters and only passes through the standard mesh filters.

This ductless wall-hung indoor unit has supplemental air filters (outlined in red), which only filter a portion of the airflow; most of the air bypasses the supplementary filters and only passes through the standard mesh filters.
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This enclosed foundation has been undermined by erosion and scouring from coastal floodwaters.

This enclosed foundation has been undermined by erosion and scouring from coastal floodwaters.
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This fastener schedule for metal panel siding shows denser spacing for the end panels to resist stronger wind pressures. Some manufacturers specify that panels be installed with the prevailing wind - in this example wind direction is right to left.

This fastener schedule for metal panel siding shows denser spacing for the end panels to resist stronger wind pressures. Some manufacturers specify that panels be installed with the prevailing wind - in this example wind direction is right to left.
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This fresh air intake filter box provides for access to a replaceable filter for air intake duct with a 6-inch collar.

This fresh air intake filter box provides for access to a replaceable filter for air intake duct with a 6-inch collar.
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This furnace exhibits signs that it has backdrafted in the past, including soot marks on the sheet metal outside of the burner tubes.

This furnace exhibits signs that it has backdrafted in the past, including soot marks on the sheet metal outside of the burner tubes.
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This garage door was blown from its track by positive wind pressure and adhesive-set roof tiles were pulled up but the windows were protected by roll-up shutters from the 140 to 160 mph hurricane winds.

This garage door was blown from its track by positive wind pressure and adhesive-set roof tiles were pulled up but the windows were protected by roll-up shutters from the 140 to 160 mph hurricane winds.
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This heat pump compressor unit is elevated to avoid ground moisture and flooding, but water dripping from the roof above froze on the unit in winter, encasing it in ice.

This heat pump compressor unit is elevated to avoid ground moisture and flooding, but water dripping from the roof above froze on the unit in winter, encasing it in ice.
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This hip-roofed home survived high winds with little to no damage.

This hip-roofed home survived high winds with little to no damage.
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This home constructed in a V Zone in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, had the bottom beam of the lowest floor at the BFE (dashed line) but the estimated wave crest during Hurricane Ike was 3 to 4 feet higher (solid line).

This home constructed in a V Zone in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, had the bottom beam of the lowest floor at the BFE (dashed line) but the estimated wave crest during Hurricane Ike was 3 to 4 feet higher (solid line).
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This home has hurricane straps at every roof truss to attach the roof to the exterior wall top plate for increased resistance to wind uplift (Source: David Weekly Homes).

This home has hurricane straps at every roof truss to attach the roof to the exterior wall top plate for increased resistance to wind uplift (Source: David Weekly Homes).
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This home was designed with continuous roof vents and few roof penetrations, allowing more room for the solar shingles that integrate with the asphalt shingles installed to meet IBHS Fortified Roof criteria for increased resistance to high winds and rain

This home was designed with continuous roof vents and very few roof penetrations, allowing more room for the solar shingles that integrate with the asphalt shingles installed to meet IBHS Fortified Roof criteria for increased resistance to high winds and wind-driven rain.
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This home was elevated above the Design Flood Elevation and the pre-existing first story became the second story.

This home was elevated above the Design Flood Elevation and the pre-existing first story became the second story.
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This home was hit by wind-borne debris including asphalt shingles blown off neighboring homes, in 140 to 150 mph hurricane winds.

This home was hit by wind-borne debris including asphalt shingles blown off neighboring homes, in 140 to 150 mph hurricane winds.