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ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights

ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
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ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label

All ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement

Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
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Example sill detail of "innie" window

Example sill detail of "innie" window
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Example sill detail of "outie" window

Example sill detail of "outie" window
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Example sill detail of insert replacement window

Example sill detail of insert replacement window
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Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement

Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
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Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation

Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Community-Scale Energy Modeling - Southeastern United States

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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco

Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2
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Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures

Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures
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Exterior storm window

Exterior storm window
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Exterior window replacement detail

Exterior window replacement detail
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Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall
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Faced fiberglass batt insulation can be stapled to the stud faces or slightly inset, but avoid compressing the batts

Faced fiberglass batt insulation can be stapled to the stud faces or slightly inset, but avoid compressing the batts
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Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed
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Failure in attic insulation effectiveness caused by wind washing pushing insulation away from the edges of the attic space.

Failure in attic insulation effectiveness caused by wind washing pushing insulation away from the edges of the attic space.
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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Index Sheet

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FEMA P-320 Safe Room Design Index Sheet
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Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place

Fill in the hole left by the missing top plate with a rigid air blocking material or rolled batt insulation that is spray foamed in place
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Flat roof with cavity spray foam plus loose-fill insulation and gypsum board thermal barrier.

Flat roof with cavity spray foam plus loose-fill insulation and gypsum board thermal barrier.