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University of Minnesota-NorthernSTAR: A Natural Gas-Fired Combi System for Space Heating and Hot Water

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Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper

Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper
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Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition

Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition
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Upper-floor tie to lower floor for two-story building. Floor tie anchor and nailed wall sheathing.

Upper-floor tie to lower floor for two-story building. Floor tie anchor and nailed wall sheathing.
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Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam

Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam
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Use only Underwriters Laboratory UL-181 approved tape

Use only Underwriters Laboratory UL-181 approved tape
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Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes

Variable Capacity Comfort Systems and Smart Ventilation Systems in High-Performance Homes
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Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow

Vented Attic vs Unvented Cathedral Attic Air Flow
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Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

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Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Assembly Details

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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing

When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing
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When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.

When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.
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When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.

When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
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When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples

When wrapping metal ducts with insulation allow two inches of overlap and staple along the seam with outward clinching staples
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Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality

Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality
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Why A Sealed FORTIFIED Roof

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Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design

Wind path and uplift force for a gabled roof, a hip roof, and a pyramidal (another variant of a hip) roof design
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Wind Resistant Roof Types

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With a quality installation, tape can last a long time

With a quality installation, tape can last a long time
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With the nailed block method, wood blocks are attached to the sill plate and the cripple wall plywood is attached to the block to provide shear strength for correctly bracing a cripple wall in a seismic retrofit

With the nailed block method, wood blocks are attached to the sill plate and the cripple wall plywood is attached to the block to provide shear strength for correctly bracing a cripple wall in a seismic retrofit
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Wood Frame and Steel Sheathing Tornado Safe Room

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Wood Tornado Shelters Segment 4