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Instead of solid timber headers over windows, the headers can be insulated by using a sheet of plywood or one piece of solid timer on the exterior with a layer of insulation to the inside.

Instead of solid timber headers over windows, the headers can be insulated by using a sheet of plywood or one piece of solid timer on the exterior with a layer of insulation to the inside.
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Insulated header made of one piece of plywood aligned with exterior wall, with room for insulation to inside

Insulated header made of one piece of plywood aligned with exterior wall, with room for insulation to inside
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Insulated header made of two pieces of plywood that sandwich a layer of rigid foam insulation

Insulated header made of two pieces of plywood that sandwich a layer of rigid foam insulation
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Insulated headers can be hung with metal hangers instead of jack studs to reduce lumber usage

Insulated headers can be hung with metal hangers instead of jack studs to reduce lumber usage
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Insulating cellular blinds purchased from a manufacturer should contain a blinds assembly, mounting brackets, and mounting screws.

Insulating cellular blinds purchased from a manufacturer should contain a blinds assembly, mounting brackets, and mounting screws.
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Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Integrated Truss House - How to install inset windows

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Interior and Exterior Low-E Storm Window Installation

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Interior removable storm window sample

Interior removable storm window sample
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Interior removable storm windows insulate and air seal

Interior removable storm windows insulate and air seal
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Interior removable storm windows should fit snuggly into the window frame

Interior removable storm windows should fit snuggly into the window frame
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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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Interior storm windows have very little impact on the appearance of the window, although the window frame may appear slightly wider

Interior storm windows have very little impact on the appearance of the window, although the window frame may appear slightly wider
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Interior weep holes may be located beneath the window track (left), or they may be visible as a part of the window frame (right)

Interior weep holes may be located beneath the window track (left), or they may be visible as a part of the window frame (right)
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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It only takes a few screws to install an exterior storm window.

It only takes a few screws to install an exterior storm window.
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Jalousie windows use shutters rather than glass over the window openings to allow for maximum ventilation. Screens may be installed to keep out insects.

Jalousie windows use shutters rather than glass over the window openings to allow for maximum ventilation. Screens may be installed to keep out insects.
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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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Karuna Passive House Window Installation Demonstration

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Landscaping and Bahama shutters can provide important shade for a designated cool room

Landscaping and Bahama shutters can provide important shade for a designated cool room
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Light Tubes

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Likely amount of time and radiant heat exposure at which different types of window glass would break at 30 feet from the edge of a wildfire.

Likely amount of time and radiant heat exposure at which different types of window glass would break at 30 feet from the edge of a wildfire.