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Dry Basements: A Builder's Success Story

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Dry Floodproofing

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Dry floodproofing three main design strategies

Dry floodproofing three main design strategies
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Effectively manage below-grade water in urban sites to prevent moisture issues in new and existing buildings. This foundation wall has been waterproofed to prevent water infiltration.

Effectively manage below-grade water in urban sites to prevent moisture issues in new and existing buildings. This foundation wall has been waterproofed to prevent water infiltration.
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Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level

Elevated slab construction with no water sensitive materials on first level
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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC
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Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)

Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)
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Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)

Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)
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Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)

Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)
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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska: Window Types and U-values

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ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23

ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23
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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in warm climates
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ENERGY STAR reflective roof shingles and low-SHGC windows with low-emissivity coatings help to minimize solar heat gain.

ENERGY STAR reflective roof shingles and low-SHGC windows with low-emissivity coatings help to minimize solar heat gain.
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ENERGY STAR storm window certifications indicate whether the window is certified for warmer or colder climates.

ENERGY STAR storm window certifications indicate whether the window is certified for warmer or colder climates.
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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 Windows (1)

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ENERGY STAR Windows (2)

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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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ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans and openable windows oriented to prevailing summer breezes help provide low-cost cooling.

ENERGY STAR-rated ceiling fans and openable windows oriented to prevailing summer breezes help provide low-cost cooling.
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Ensure that planter boxes have a water-proof backing that separates them from the wall to prevent moisture damage and water intrusion into the wall behind them.

Ensure that planter boxes have a water-proof backing that separates them from the wall to prevent moisture damage and water intrusion into the wall behind them.
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Ensure that the top of the window well is level prior to installing blinds.

Ensure that the top of the window well is level prior to installing blinds.