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Air sealing at whole house fan enclosure

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Air sealing at whole house fan enclosure
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Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.

Air-seal around all plumbing and piping installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring adjacent to unconditioned space to prevent air leakage.
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Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
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Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
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An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels

An all-terrain forklift is used to move and stage the panels
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An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams

An insulated spline is another option for avoiding thermal bridging at SIP panel seams
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An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.

An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.
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Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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Are the Walls Closing In?

Are the Walls Closing In?
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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 Eave Minimum Insulation (3)

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Before installing blinds, place them on the sill where you would like the bottom of the blinds to land when lowered, ensuring the blinds are parallel with the outside of the sill.

Before installing blinds, place them on the sill where you would like the bottom of the blinds to land when lowered, ensuring the blinds are parallel with the outside of the sill
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Birds may nest in unprotected vent openings

Birds may nest in unprotected vent openings
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Bracing Your Garage Door.

Bracing Your Garage Door.
Case Study:

Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

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Building America Efficient Solutions for New Homes: Case Study: Concord Cape Prototype

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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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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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Cellular blinds can be mounted either inside or outside of the window well.

Cellular blinds can be mounted either inside or outside of the window well.