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Duct is run straight and supported properly

Duct is run straight and supported properly
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Duct is run straight and supported properly

Duct is run straight and supported properly
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Duct to boot connection of jump duct is properly sealed with mastic

Duct to boot connection of jump duct is properly sealed with mastic
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Duct to boot connection of jump duct not fastened and sealed

Duct to boot connection of jump duct not fastened and sealed
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Ducted whole-house fans should be installed with the duct curved and the fan suspended from rafters to reduce noise and vibration transmission to the living area.

Ducted whole-house fans should be installed with the duct curved and the fan suspended from rafters to reduce noise and vibration transmission to the living area.
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Ducts are run straight and supported properly

Ducts are run straight and supported properly
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Ducts crammed into cavity, kinked and sharply bent

Ducts crammed into cavity, kinked and sharply bent
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Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported

Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported
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Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported

Ducts properly installed without compression and appropriately supported
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Ducts sagging because supports not installed at regular intervals

Ducts sagging because supports not installed at regular intervals
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Ducts should not be located in exterior wall cavities

Ducts should not be located in exterior wall cavities
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Ducts well supported

Ducts well supported
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Ducts well supported

Ducts well supported
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Ducts well supported

Ducts well supported
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Ducts well supported by framing and straps as needed

Ducts well supported by framing and straps as needed
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Earth tubes buried in the ground can provide pre-cooling of ventilation air or primary cooling if designed deep and long enough

Earth tubes buried in the ground can provide pre-cooling of ventilation air or primary cooling if designed deep and long enough
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East- and west-facing walls receive significantly more sun than north- and south-facing walls in the summertime

East- and west-facing walls receive significantly more sun than north- and south-facing walls in the summertime
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Electrical Wiring

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Energy 101: Cool Roofs

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Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps

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Energy Code - Module 5: Insulation Installation Requirements

Energy Code - Module 5: Insulation Installation Requirements
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ENERGY STAR Windows (1)

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Engineered Wood Floor Systems: Best Practices

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Ensure that the air handler location does not conflict with duct routing

Ensure that the air handler location does not conflict with duct routing