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Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam installed along the underside of the roof deck and extended to the rake edge to insulate and air seal the attic

Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam installed along the underside of the roof deck and extended to the rake edge to insulate and air seal the attic
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Upper wall insulation installation

Upper wall insulation installation
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Upper wall insulation installation with butyl z-flashing

Upper wall insulation installation with butyl z-flashing
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Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify the electricity is off, then disconnect the electrical and water connections of the old water heater tank.

Use a non-contact voltage tester to verify the electricity is off, then disconnect the electrical and water connections of the old water heater tank.
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Use a transfer pump to quickly drain a water heater for repair or replacement by attaching a clothes washer hose to the drain valve of the water heater and the other end to the inlet of the transfer pump, and using a garden hose from the pump to a drain.

Use a transfer pump to quickly drain a water heater for repair or replacement by attaching a clothes washer hose to the drain valve of the water heater and the other end to the inlet of the transfer pump, and using a garden hose from the pump to a drain.
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Use a water pressure gauge to check the house's cold water pressure at a garden hose spigot.

Use a water pressure gauge to check the house's cold water pressure at a garden hose spigot.
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Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, drill pilot holes at marks indicating the placement of the mounting bracket.

Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, drill pilot holes at marks indicating the placement of the mounting bracket.
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Vented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and fully adhered membrane to air seal the top of wall-to-roof transition

Vented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and fully adhered membrane to air seal the top of wall-to-roof transition
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Vented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam and additional insulation installed at the attic floor and extended to the rake edge

Vented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam and additional insulation installed at the attic floor and extended to the rake edge
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Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Assembly Details

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Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Insulation Window Detail

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Wallingford Passive House | Foundation Details

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (1)

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (3)

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Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof

Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof
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Waverly Addition Conditioned Crawl Space

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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Well sealed duct lifted into raised ceiling chase

Well sealed duct lifted into raised ceiling chase
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What is a Heat Pump Water Heater?

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What is Continuous Insulation — A Guide for Insulators and Contractors

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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.

When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.