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S.D. Jessup Construction built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Tobaccoville, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.

S.D. Jessup Construction built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Tobaccoville, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2017.
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S.D. Jessup Construction, Inc. built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Pinnacle, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

S.D. Jessup Construction, Inc. built this custom for buyer home in the mixed-humid climate in Pinnacle, NC, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Sareth Builders built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Lorain, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Sareth Builders built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Lorain, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Sareth Builders built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Lorain, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Sareth Builders built this custom spec home in the cold climate in Lorain, OH, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Screws Instead of Hurricane Ties?

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Seal the roof deck as follows: Sweep roof decking, tape seams, and cover underlayment or roofing felt as shown.

Seal the roof deck as follows: Sweep roof decking, tape seams, and cover underlayment or roofing felt as shown.
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Secure bookcases to the wall with L brackets to prevent damage during seismic events.

Secure bookcases to the wall with L brackets to prevent damage during seismic events.
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Seismic & Wind Design Considerations for Wood Framed Structures

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Seismic Map of the 2018 International Residential Code adapted by FEMA to show Seismic Design Categories in color

Seismic Map of the 2018 International Residential Code adapted by FEMA to show Seismic Design Categories in color
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Self-locking drawers and cabinets can be installed to protect against damage from seismic events.

Self-locking drawers and cabinets can be installed to protect against damage from seismic events.
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Shear Strength Comparison Between a Foundation Stud Anchor (on left) and a Shear Transfer Angle (on right)

Shear Strength Comparison Between a Foundation Stud Anchor (on left) and a Shear Transfer Angle (on right)
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Simple Integrity built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Cooperstown, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Simple Integrity built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Cooperstown, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Slab-on-grade foundation and safe room.

Slab-on-grade foundation and safe room.
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Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Edgewater, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Edgewater, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Southern Energy Homes built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Russellville, AL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Southern Energy Homes built this affordable home in the mixed-humid climate in Russellville, AL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Sterling Brook Homes built this custom home in the hot-humid climate in Double Oak, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.

Sterling Brook Homes built this custom home in the hot-humid climate in Double Oak, TX, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2014.
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Streetscape Development built this custom home in the cold climate in Libertyville, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.

Streetscape Development built this custom home in the cold climate in Libertyville, IL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2013.
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Strengthening Your Home Against Potential Earthquake Damage

Strengthening Your Home Against Potential Earthquake Damage
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Sunroc Builders built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Lakeland, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.

Sunroc Builders built this affordable home in the hot-humid climate in Lakeland, FL, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2016.
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Sustainable 9 Design + Build built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Edina, MN, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.

Sustainable 9 Design + Build built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Edina, MN, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2019.
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Sustainable Nine built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Cooperstown, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Sustainable Nine built this custom for buyer home in the cold climate in Cooperstown, NY, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Sustainable Nine built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Everson, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.

Sustainable Nine built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Everson, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2020.
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Targa Homes built this attached home in the marine climate in Seattle, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

Targa Homes built this attached home in the marine climate in Seattle, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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TC Legend Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellevue, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

TC Legend Homes built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellevue, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.