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Right – A mat is installed to contain radiant floor loops which distribute hot water from this home’s combi boiler.

Right – A mat is installed to contain radiant floor loops which distribute hot water from this home’s combi boiler.
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Right – An air-to-water heat pump efficiently provides hot water for radiant floor heating.

Right – An air-to-water heat pump efficiently provides hot water for radiant floor heating.
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Right – An air-to-water heat pump provides water and space heating while a heat recovery ventilator provides fresh air that is filtered by the HEPA filter.

Right – An air-to-water heat pump provides water and space heating while a heat recovery ventilator provides fresh air that is filtered by the HEPA filter.
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Right – Building materials were kept dry and free of mold

Right – Building materials were kept dry and free of mold
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Right – Drip pans are installed beneath the home’s 55-gallon heat pump water heater desuperheater tank and back up electric tank water heater.

Right – Drip pans are installed beneath the home’s 55-gallon heat pump water heater desuperheater tank and back up electric tank water heater.
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Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.

Right – Foam board taped at seams is installed behind the shower enclosure.
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Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.

Right – Hot water from this heat pump water heater is distributed efficiently to each hot water use in the home through a central manifold via PEX piping.
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Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.

Right – Moisture-resistant backing material has been used above and behind the tub enclosure.
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Right – PEX piping speeds hot water directly from the water heater to faucets through the attic in this slab-on-grade home.

Right – PEX piping speeds hot water directly from the water heater to faucets through the attic in this slab-on-grade home.
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including an interior corridor, eight apartments, and meeting rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on a Multifamily Floorplan including interior corridor closets, under-stair closes, and utility rooms
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Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building

Right – Possible Heat Pump Water Heater Locations on Full Plate Floorplan in a Multifamily Building
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Right – Shingles kept wrapped and on pallets to prevent from getting wet

Right – Shingles kept wrapped and on pallets to prevent from getting wet
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Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.

Right – Spray foam was installed at the sheathing intersection as well as the sill plate to sub-floor connection.
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Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.

Right – The heat pump water heater is equipped with a recirculating pump to push hot water to distant fixtures.
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Right – The home’s energy management system is installed in a utility closet next to the tankless water heater.

Right – The home’s energy management system is installed in a utility closet next to the tankless water heater.
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Right – The insulation has been located to the exterior of the thermal mass in this wall section

Right – The insulation has been located to the exterior of the thermal mass in this wall section
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Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.

Right – The pipes on this heat pump water heater are carefully insulated.
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Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.

Right – The sill plate was sprayed with foam prior to installation atop foundation.
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Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.

Right – There is a foam gasket installed between the sill plate and foundation.
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Right – There is no carpet installed in the bathroom

Right – There is no carpet installed in the bathroom
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Right – There is no carpet installed in the bathroom

Right – There is no carpet installed in the bathroom
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Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.

Right – This fire-rated wall assembly uses exterior gypsum board and an exterior siding of fiber-cement or metal to increase fire resistance.