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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Karuna Passive House Exterior Shading System Pt 1

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Karuna Passive House Exterior Shading System Pt 2

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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges
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Let in 1x4 shear bracing

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Let in 1x4 shear bracing
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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams

Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams
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Light Tubes

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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed

Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity
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Manufactured insulated header

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Manufactured insulated header
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam

Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Measure the depth of insulation

Measure the depth of insulation
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Metal strapping as shear bracing

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Metal strapping as shear bracing
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Mini truss header - section

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Mini truss header - section
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction - Building Enclosure: Managing Heat Flow

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Brick Installation Drainage Cavity Wall

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Monolithic slab with a grade beam

Monolithic slab with a grade beam
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Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.

Multi-layer honeycomb cellular shades such as these can provide summertime energy savings by blocking and reflecting solar heat, as well as wintertime energy savings by providing added insulation.
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Net Zero Homes: Why it's easy to build one now!

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Attention to Detail in High-Performance Homes 2012, Heritage Buildings, Leland NC