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Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck

Ventilation inlet is too close to exhaust outlets and does not extend at least 2 ft. above the roof deck
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Ventilation inlet is too close to the ground and is being blocked by the grass

Ventilation inlet is too close to the ground and is being blocked by the grass
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Ventilation tied into the return with a mechanical damper

Ventilation tied into the return with a mechanical damper
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Ventilation tied into the return without a mechanical damper

Ventilation tied into the return without a mechanical damper
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Vertical ventilation pipe

Vertical ventilation pipe
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View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside

View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside
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Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof

Water management detail for a solar panel rack mounting block installed in rigid foam that was installed over an existing roof
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Waverly Home Addition | Exterior Cladding Details

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Weather Hacks (High Winds)

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Wet Floodproofing

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When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.

When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.
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When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.

When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.
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When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor and pressure taps

When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor and pressure taps
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When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor

When using a theatrical fog machine to detect duct leakage, point the fog stream toward the outer edge of the test fan opening to avoid fouling the fan motor
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While windows typically make up only 7% of the total envelope area of a home, they are responsible for 48% of its heat loss

While windows typically make up only 7% of the total envelope area of a home, they are responsible for 48% of its heat loss.
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Whole house fan cover details

Whole house fan cover details
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Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic

Whole house fans draw cool night-time air in through open windows and expel hot house air into the vented attic
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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation as Though Health Matters
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Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options

Whole House Mechanical Ventilation Options
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Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality

Whole house ventilation ensures adequate indoor air quality
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Whole-Building Delivered Ventilation

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Whole-house fans draw outside air through windows into the home and exhaust it into a vented attic

Whole-house fans draw outside air through windows into the home and exhaust it into a vented attic