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An in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer

An in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer
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Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.

Attach a strong permanent cover to gable end vents before a severe storm strikes to prevent moisture intrusion.
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Attic ventilation fans exhaust hot air from the attic while replacing it with cooler air from the outside through intake vents

Attic ventilation fans exhaust hot air from the attic while replacing it with cooler air from the outside through intake vents
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Backdraft Dampers

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Baffles allow ventilation under roof decking while keeping wind from blowing insulation back from the edges of an attic.

Baffles allow ventilation under roof decking while keeping wind from blowing insulation back from the edges of an attic.
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Balanced ventilation dominates ventilation specifications by Zero Energy Ready Home builders

Balanced ventilation dominates ventilation specifications by Zero Energy Ready Home builders
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Balanced ventilation strategy for conditioned attic spaces

Balanced ventilation strategy for conditioned attic spaces
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Basement Waterproofing at King's Hill Historic Home Remodel

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Basic components of a skylight

Basic components of a skylight
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Bathroom exhaust fans are timer-operated to encourage removal of moisture from the home.

Bathroom exhaust fans are timer-operated to encourage removal of moisture from the home.
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Be Hurricane Ready: Secure Soffits

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Because flue temperatures are cool, intake and exhaust ducts on a Category 4 direct-vent sealed-combustion condensing furnace can be made of PVC

Because flue temperatures are cool, intake and exhaust ducts on a Category 4 direct-vent sealed-combustion condensing furnace can be made of PVC
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Because the above-grade potions of the wall lack exterior insulation, condensation and even ice form during cold winter conditions

Because the above-grade potions of the wall lack exterior insulation, condensation and even ice form during cold winter conditions
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Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA

Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA
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Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, CO

Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, CO
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Birds may nest in unprotected vent openings

Birds may nest in unprotected vent openings
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BrHEAThe Instruction Video

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NM

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Centex Corporation, San Ramon, California

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Martha Rose Construction, Inc., Seattle, Washington

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Palm Harbor Homes - Bimini II, Plant City, FL

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Rural Development Inc., Turner Falls, Massachusetts