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The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.

The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
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The unprotected glazing in this door was broken by roof tiles dislodged by wind.

The unprotected glazing in this door was broken by roof tiles dislodged by wind.
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The Weather Channel - Protecting Openings

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The window awnings on this house provide a simple but very effective way to reduce solar gains while still allowing view, daylight, and ventilation through the windows

The window awnings on this house provide a simple but very effective way to reduce solar gains while still allowing view, daylight, and ventilation through the windows
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The windows are ENERGY STAR-qualified double-pane, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows with a U value of 0.28 and a SHGC of 0.41.

The windows are ENERGY STAR-qualified double-pane, argon-filled, vinyl-framed windows with a U value of 0.28 and a SHGC of 0.41.
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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There are many consumer-grade air sensors that can be installed in homes.

There are many consumer-grade air sensors that can be installed in homes.
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There are multiple options for exterior shading of east and west facing glazing systems to avoid direct beam radiation

There are multiple options for exterior shading of east and west facing glazing systems to avoid direct beam radiation
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Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.

Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.
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These aluminum Bahama shutters shade west-facing windows from afternoon sun and are approved for hurricane protection

These aluminum Bahama shutters shade west-facing windows from afternoon sun and are approved for hurricane protection
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These ERV/HRV configurations are NOT recommended because outdoor air can be sucked back into the ERV/HRV before being distributed to the living space

These ERV/HRV configurations are NOT recommended because outdoor air can be sucked back into the ERV/HRV before being distributed to the living space
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These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light

These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light
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These garages attached to multifamily townhouses are open to the exterior, allowing for natural air changes to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.

These garages attached to multifamily townhouses are open to the exterior, allowing for natural air changes to remove airborne contaminants from the garage.
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These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter

These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter
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These storm windows are attached to operable casement windows, allowing for ventilation and fresh air when desired.

These storm windows are attached to operable casement windows, allowing for ventilation and fresh air when desired.
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These storm windows are fixed, meaning they do not raise and lower.

These storm windows are fixed, meaning they do not raise and lower.
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This bathroom exhaust fan includes a fan and light

This bathroom exhaust fan includes a fan and light
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This bathroom exhaust fan needs to be cleaned

This bathroom exhaust fan needs to be cleaned
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This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator to supply air to the corridor and exhaust air from the elevator shaft of a multifamily building

This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator to supply air to the corridor and exhaust air from the elevator shaft of a multifamily building
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This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator, pre-conditioning unit, and elevator shaft exhaust fan to supply air to dwelling units and corridors and to exhaust air from units and the elevator shaft in a multifamily building

This central ventilation system uses an energy recovery ventilator, pre-conditioning unit, and elevator shaft exhaust fan to supply air to dwelling units and corridors and to exhaust air from units and the elevator shaft in a multifamily building
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This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.

This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.
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This detail shows proper installation of head flashing over a window.

This detail shows proper installation of head flashing over a window.
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This detailed decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows

This detailed decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer