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Smart, Connected Indoor Air Quality with Broan Overture

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Snow and ice buildup over doorways can be a source of injury for occupants.

Snow and ice buildup over doorways can be a source of injury for occupants.
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Stabilizing Houses on Permafrost

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Manufactured Home Builders

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Ventilation System Effectiveness and Tested Indoor Air Quality Impacts

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The addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects

The addition of low-E permanent exterior storm windows is typically accepted for most historic preservation projects
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The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers

The air tightness of the garage-to-house air barrier can be tested with a blower door kit and two manometers
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The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed

The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is first run with the garage door to outdoors closed
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The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open

The air tightness of the house-garage air barrier can be tested using a CFM50 test that is run first with the garage door to outdoors closed and then with the overhead garage door to outdoors open
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The airflow direction is labeled on the edge of the filter to ensure it is properly oriented when installed.

The airflow direction is labeled on the edge of the filter to ensure it is properly oriented when installed.
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The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) uses this label to indicate certified low-E storm window products.

The Attachments Energy Rating Council (AERC) uses this label to indicate certified low-E storm window products.
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The edge of this 1-inch HVAC filter indicates it's dimensions, allowing proper matching of filter to air handler

The edge of this 1-inch HVAC filter indicates it's dimensions, allowing proper matching of filter to air handler
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The ENERGY STAR logo indicates products that have been verified to meet energy efficiency and performance criteria.

The ENERGY STAR logo indicates products that have been verified to meet energy efficiency and performance criteria.
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The furnace filter slot cover should fit tightly to minimize air leakage but it should not be taped or caulked to enable frequent filter replacements.

The furnace filter slot cover should fit tightly to minimize air leakage but it should not be taped or caulked to enable frequent filter replacements.
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The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place

The goal of foundation moisture management is to construct the basement, crawlspace, or slab in a way that keeps moisture from getting in in the first place
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The green-lit panel next to the fan and light switches is an indoor air quality sensor that will automatically turn on the exhaust fan if it detects a rise in humidity or indoor air pollutants.

The green-lit panel next to the fan and light switches is an indoor air quality sensor that will automatically turn on the exhaust fan if it detects a rise in humidity or indoor air pollutants.
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The icicles and the bare spot along the left roof ridge indicate that heat from the second-story room may be heating the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow and likely leading to ice dam formation.

The icicles and the bare spot along the left roof ridge indicate that heat from the second-story room may be heating the underside of the roof deck, melting the snow and likely leading to ice dam formation.
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The MERV rating, particle capture efficiencies, and pressure drops are printed on the side of this 1-inch pleated filter

The MERV rating, particle capture efficiencies, and pressure drops are printed on the side of this 1-inch pleated filter
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The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of winter weather in the United States as of 2023.
Presentation:

The New Normal - Delivering Healthy Air in Every Home We Build

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The optimal indoor relative humidity for comfort and health is 30% to 50%

The optimal indoor relative humidity for comfort and health is 30% to 50%
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The Permafrost Investigation