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The light-colored exterior roll-down shades on this building, and the shaded entryway provide very effective control of solar heat gain

The light-colored exterior roll-down shades on this building, and the shaded entryway provide very effective control of solar heat gain
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The metal head flashing over the window trim angles out slightly to provide a drip edge so rain water will drop away from the window instead of rolling down onto the window trim.

The metal head flashing over the window trim angles out slightly to provide a drip edge so rain water will drop away from the window instead of rolling down onto the window trim.
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The NFRC/ENERGY STAR label provides consumers with several performance ratings for a window

The NFRC/ENERGY STAR label provides consumers with several performance ratings for a window
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The operable windows in this house are located at occupant level to provide comfort ventilation.

The operable windows in this house are located at occupant level to provide comfort ventilation.
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The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall.

The original corner seam is air-sealed with caulk, then rigid foam is installed on the existing garage ceiling and walls, and finally covered with drywall.
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The overhang on the left is much wider than the window, allowing it to provide better shade throughout the day than the overhang on the right, which is only the width of the window (results shown for south-facing window, late summer, 2pm, 36N latitude).

The overhang on the left is much wider than the window, allowing it to provide better shade throughout the day than the overhang on the right, which is only the width of the window (results shown for south-facing window, late summer, 2pm, 36N latitude).
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The overhang on the left is much wider than the window, allowing it to provide far better shade throughout the day than the overhang on the right, which is only the width of the window (results shown for south-facing window, late summer, 36N latitude).

The overhang on the left is much wider than the window, allowing it to provide far better shade throughout the day than the overhang on the right, which is only the width of the window (results shown for south-facing window, late summer, 36N latitude).
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The patio roof on this home provides full shade to large glass doors and windows, reducing the home's heat gains.

The patio roof on this home provides full shade to large glass doors and windows, reducing the home's heat gains.
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The PNNL Quality Install Tool simplifies and standardizes the documentation of HVAC installations and efficiency upgrades through photo-based prompts

The PNNL Quality Install Tool simplifies and standardizes the documentation of HVAC installations and efficiency upgrades through photo-based prompts
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The pulleys in this old window frame were once used for counterbalancing weights to help raise and lower the window; this window can be restored with new pulley ropes or the weight pockets can be insulated with caulk and rigid insulation.

The pulleys in this old window frame were once used for counterbalancing weights to help raise and lower the window; this window can be restored with new pulley ropes or the weight pockets can be insulated with caulk and rigid insulation.
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The rough opening around this window is air sealed and insulated with nonexpanding spray foam.

The rough opening around this window is air sealed and insulated with nonexpanding spray foam.
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The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.

The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.
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The Solar Radiation Data Manual for Buildings provides window overhang sizing guidance for 239 locations across the U.S.; this example is for Boulder, CO

The Solar Radiation Data Manual for Buildings provides window overhang sizing guidance for 239 locations across the U.S.; this example is for Boulder, CO
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The south face of this home has an overhanging second floor, a pergola, and a roof eave to provide effective window and door shading for both floors in the summer without blocking view, diffuse daylighting, breezes, or ingress/egress

The south face of this home has an overhanging second floor, a pergola, and a roof eave to provide effective window and door shading for both floors in the summer without blocking view, diffuse daylighting, breezes, or ingress/egress
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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 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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There should be less than 2.5 inches per each five foot of duct length

There should be less than 2.5 inches per each five foot of duct length
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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