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Installing European Passive House Windows #008: Balcony Doors

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Insulate Your Basement, Part 3: Insulate the Walls and Rim Joists

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Insulated Concrete Forms - Installation Training Video

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Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam

Insulating a crawlspace foundation with “cripple wall” in warm climates; in Climate Zones 5+ replace the foil- or plastic-faced fiberglass batt/roll insulation with impermeable rigid insulation or closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
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Insulating cellular blinds purchased from a manufacturer should contain a blinds assembly, mounting brackets, and mounting screws.

Insulating cellular blinds purchased from a manufacturer should contain a blinds assembly, mounting brackets, and mounting screws.
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Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit

Insulating sheathing is extended up to the roof rafters and sealed around the framing with spray foam as part of this exterior wall retrofit
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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 1

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Insulation Installation (RESNET Grade 1) - Part 2

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Insulation was added to the walls and ceiling of this existing home from the inside as part of an extensive retrofit to avoid replacing original 1-inch shiplapped sheathing.

Insulation was added to the walls and ceiling of this existing home from the inside as part of an extensive retrofit to avoid replacing original 1-inch shiplapped sheathing.
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Interior removable storm windows insulate and air seal

Interior removable storm windows insulate and air seal
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Interior removable storm windows should fit snuggly into the window frame

Interior removable storm windows should fit snuggly into the window frame
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Karuna Passive House High-Density Cellulose

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Karuna Passive House Window Installation Demonstration

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Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.

Kickout diverter flashing keeps bulk water from the roof from overflowing the gutter and continuously wetting the siding material.
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Lay out duct so that no radius of a bend or turn is less than the diameter of the airway

Lay out duct so that no radius of a bend or turn is less than the diameter of the airway
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Leaks at the air filter cover panel can draw in unconditioned or undesirable air

Leaks at the air filter cover panel can draw in unconditioned or undesirable air
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Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique

Ledger board, metal brackets, and vertical 2x4s have been installed in preparation for exterior spray foam in this retrofit exterior wall insulation technique
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Light Tubes

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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Locate the fresh air intake away from pollution sources and in an easily accessible location

Locate the fresh air intake away from pollution sources and in an easily accessible location
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Locate the holes on the sides of the panel frame that will allow it to be screwed into place.

Locate the holes on the sides of the panel frame that will allow it to be screwed into place.
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Lower wall insulation installation

Lower wall insulation installation
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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details

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Loyal Heights Home Addition Video #002: Framing Details