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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details

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CAD image for roof pipe penetration water and air sealing details
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Carl Franklin Homes built this custom home in the cold climate in Garland, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Carl Franklin Homes built this custom home in the cold climate in Garland, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening

Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
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Caulk the seam between the slab and foundation wall

Caulk the seam between the slab and foundation wall
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Clifton View Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Anacortes, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Coupeville, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Port Hadlock, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.

Clifton View Homes built this custom home in the marine climate in Port Hadlock, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2015.
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Clifton View Homes built this system home in the marine climate in Whidbey Island, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Clifton View Homes built this system home in the marine climate in Whidbey Island, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.

Clifton View Homes employs a SIP precision construction system consisting of structural insulated panels that come to the site precut for quick assembly, providing a continuous thermal blanket around the home.
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Common points of rodent entry and infestation around a home

Common points of rodent entry and infestation around a home
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Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows

Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows.
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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Connection of a concrete foundation wall to SIP wall panel with a sill plate and floor joist

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Connection of a concrete foundation wall to SIP wall panel with a sill plate and floor joist
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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a beveled SIP wall panel

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a beveled SIP wall panel
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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP roof panel with a foam ridge cap

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP roof panel with a foam ridge cap
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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP wall panel with a wedge infill piece

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Connection of a SIP roof panel to a SIP wall panel with a wedge infill piece
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Connection of concrete foundation to SIP wall panel

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Connection of concrete foundation to SIP wall panel
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Connection of first and second floor SIP wall panels with a floor joist in between

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Connection of first and second floor SIP wall panels with a floor joist in between
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Connection of foundation wall to rim joist to SIP wall panel

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Connection of foundation wall to rim joist to SIP wall panel