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Right: If there are large gaps between the edges of the supply boot and the subfloor, add screws to close the gaps. Cover the seam with mesh tape and seal over the tape with mastic.

Right: If there are large gaps between the edges of the supply boot and the subfloor, add screws to close the gaps. Cover the seam with mesh tape and seal over the tape with mastic.
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Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.

Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.
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Rigid foam insulation in vent areas

Rigid foam insulation in vent areas
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Roof tie-down details for truss-to-wall connections from Fortified Home

Roof tie-down details for truss-to-wall connections from Fortified Home
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Score with Indoor Air Quality Webinar

Score with Indoor Air Quality Webinar
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Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier

Seal the drywall to the top plates as part of the home’s continuous air barrier
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See the printing on the cardboard frame of the air filter for the filter dimensions and the arrow indicating airflow direction; the arrow should point into the duct.

See the printing on the cardboard frame of the air filter for the filter dimensions and the arrow indicating airflow direction; the arrow should point into the duct.
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Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

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Select flooring appropriate for wet areas

Select flooring appropriate for wet areas
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Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants

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Shade trees planted on the east or west sides of a house are one of the most effective measures that can be taken to reduce heat gains

Shade trees planted on the east or west sides of a house are one of the most effective measures that can be taken to reduce heat gains
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Shear Strength Comparison Between a Foundation Stud Anchor (on left) and a Shear Transfer Angle (on right)

Shear Strength Comparison Between a Foundation Stud Anchor (on left) and a Shear Transfer Angle (on right)
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Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home

Siding has been removed so cellulose insulation can be dense-packed into the exterior walls of this home
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Smart, Connected Indoor Air Quality with Broan Overture

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Soffit retrofit to add structural support for vent covering.

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Soffit retrofit to add structural support for vent covering.
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Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use

Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use
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Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use

Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use
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Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.

Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.
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Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall

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Spray foam on concrete foundation wall with framed interior wall
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Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate

Spray foam provides a critical seal between the subfloor, rim joist, and sill plate
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Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing

Stucco is installed over rigid insulation, which is installed over a drainage plane consisting of a drainage gap and building wrap layer over the sheathing
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Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek

Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek
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Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a horizontal air handler unit located in the attic

Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a horizontal air handler unit located in the attic