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The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).

The polyethylene ceiling vapor barrier is sealed to form an air barrier around the exhaust fan in this very cold climate location (≥ CZ 6).
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The potential motion detection range for one model of wall-mounted passive-infrared sensors used for lighting controls

The potential motion detection range for one model of wall-mounted passive-infrared sensors used for lighting controls
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The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic

The ventilation space in this vented over-roof keeps the roof cool to prevent ice dams over the unvented attic
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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 snow guards help to keep snow from sliding off the roof and injuring people below.

These snow guards help to keep snow from sliding off the roof and injuring people below.
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This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.

This home has heat loss through the roof, leading to ice dam formation and structural issues during winter months.
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This house was designed with half of the basement above grade, allowing 36-inch-tall windows for egress and daylight on both sides of the house.

This house was designed with half of the basement above grade, allowing 36-inch-tall windows for egress and daylight on both sides of the house.
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This manual dimmer switch controls the lighting output of multiple fixtures to save energy.

This manual dimmer switch controls the lighting output of multiple fixtures to save energy.
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This sun tunnel (or solar tube) has a night light feature that is powered by a small solar panel on the roof.

This sun tunnel (or solar tube) has a night light feature that is powered by a small solar panel on the roof.
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This thermal image of an interior storm window shows how much temperature change occurs between the interior storm window panel on the right, at 50F and the existing glass on left at approximately 0F

This thermal image of an interior storm window shows how much temperature change occurs between the interior storm window panel on the right, at 50F and the existing glass on left at approximately 0F
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Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling

Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling
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Warm air that leaks into the attic through unsealed light fixtures or other bypasses can melt snow on the roof leading to ice dam formation.

Warm air that leaks into the attic through unsealed light fixtures or other bypasses can melt snow on the roof leading to ice dam formation.
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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education

Winter Fire Safety: Homeowner Education
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Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms

Winter Fire Safety: Portable Generators and Winter Storms
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Winter storms can cause power outages while prolonged winter weather can take a toll on building structures

A snow plow operates along the road during a winter storm.
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With modern low-E storm windows, manufacturers offer many frame colors and the option for custom color matching

With modern low-E storm windows, manufacturers offer many frame colors and the option for custom color matching
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Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.

Wrong - IR image shows a lack of air-sealing and insulation around a ceiling light fixture.
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Wrong – Insulation is in direct contact with this non-insulation contact (IC)-rated recessed light fixture

Wrong – Insulation is in direct contact with this non-insulation contact (IC)-rated recessed light fixture
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Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – The installed recessed light is not ICAT labeled.
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Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.

Wrong – This recessed can light has not been sealed to the drywall.
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Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.

Wrong – This recessed light does not have a gasket installed.
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Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.

Wrong – This recessed light is not ICAT labeled.