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Building energy codes often reference primary and secondary daylight when specifying daylighting control requirements – the primary daylight zone or distance into the room from the window equals the window height from the floor.

Building energy codes often reference primary and secondary daylight when specifying daylighting control requirements – the primary daylight zone or distance into the room from the window equals the window height from the floor.
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Building materials have signs of water damage and high moisture content

Building materials have signs of water damage and high moisture content
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Building perimeter detail view of the recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.

Building perimeter detail view of the recommended approach for groundwater management in cases where the foundation is entirely above the groundwater table.
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Building Science Education 5.1: History of Lighting

History of Lighting
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Building Science Education 5.2: Technical Overview of Lighting

Technical Overview of Lighting
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Building Science Education 5.3: Terms and Definitions

Terms and Definitions
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Building Science Education 5.4: Practical Applications

Practical Applications
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Buoyancy force on dry floodproofed homes with deep basements leads to possible foundation damage

Buoyancy force on dry floodproofed homes with deep basements leads to possible foundation damage
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Cabin in the Woods Part 13: Installing Standing Seam Metal Roof

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details
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Cap nail securing a weather-resistant barrier

Cap nail securing a weather-resistant barrier
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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using > 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and secured in the ground at the perimeter using stakes

Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using > 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and secured in the ground at the perimeter using stakes
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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and lapped up each wall or pier and fastened with furring strips or equivalent

Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and lapped up each wall or pier and fastened with furring strips or equivalent
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Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and placed beneath a concrete slab

Capillary break at all crawlspace floors using ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting, lapped 6-12 in., and placed beneath a concrete slab
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Capillary break beneath all slabs (e.g., slab on grade, basement slab) except crawlspace slabs using either: ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting lapped 6-12 in., or ≥ 1 in. extruded polystyrene insulation with taped joints

Capillary break beneath all slabs (e.g., slab on grade, basement slab) except crawlspace slabs using either: ≥ 6 mil polyethylene sheeting lapped 6-12 in., or ≥ 1 in. extruded polystyrene insulation with taped joints
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Catchment system

Catchment system
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Caulk around recessed can and new LED retrofit ceiling light kits to complete the air seal.

Caulk around recessed can and new LED retrofit ceiling light kits to complete the air seal.
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Caulk top and sides of window

Caulk top and sides of window
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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CFLs come in a wide array of shapes and sizes

CFLs come in a wide array of shapes and sizes
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Check the moisture content of wall materials to ensure materials are dry before enclosing walls with drywall and siding.

Check the moisture content of wall materials to ensure materials are dry before enclosing walls with drywall and siding.
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Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.

Clay roofs require a J-channel instead of typical L-shaped step flashing.
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Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint