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Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.

Right: This vent was correctly flashed providing proper waterproofing detailing for this siding penetration.
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Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab

Rigid foam forms an insulating bond break between the foundation wall and the slab
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Rigid foam insulation in vent areas

Rigid foam insulation in vent areas
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Score with Indoor Air Quality Webinar

Score with Indoor Air Quality Webinar
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See the printing on the cardboard frame of the air filter for the filter dimensions and the arrow indicating airflow direction; the arrow should point into the duct.

See the printing on the cardboard frame of the air filter for the filter dimensions and the arrow indicating airflow direction; the arrow should point into the duct.
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Service water pressure gauge

Service water pressure gauge
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Shade trees planted on the east or west sides of a house are one of the most effective measures that can be taken to reduce heat gains

Shade trees planted on the east or west sides of a house are one of the most effective measures that can be taken to reduce heat gains
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Site Supervisor Designation: Modules

Site Supervisor Designation: Modules
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Smart, Connected Indoor Air Quality with Broan Overture

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Soffit retrofit to add structural support for vent covering.

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Soffit retrofit to add structural support for vent covering.
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Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use

Some whole-house fans are equipped with an automatic drop-down cover to provide an air seal at the ceiling level when the fan is not in use
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Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use

Some whole-house fans use an automatic insulated cover achieve high R-values when the fan is not in use
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Southern Energy Homes constructed the first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home and the DOE collected 15 months of performance data on it, a HUD code home, and an ENERGY STAR home.

Southern Energy Homes constructed the first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home and the DOE collected 15 months of performance data on it, a HUD code home, and an ENERGY STAR home.
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Spray foam insulation is installed in open wall cavities to air seal and insulate

Spray foam insulation is installed in open wall cavities to air seal and insulate
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Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek

Stump the Building Chump – Joe Lstiburek
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Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a horizontal air handler unit located in the attic

Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a horizontal air handler unit located in the attic
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Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a vertical air handler unit located in the house

Supply-only ventilation with a fresh air intake ducted to the return side of a vertical air handler unit located in the house
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Target Ventilation, Formula 4.1a from ASHRAE 62.2-2010

Target Ventilation, Formula 4.1a from ASHRAE 62.2-2010
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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety Simplified Test Protocol

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Design Guidance for Passive Vents in New Construction, Multifamily Buildings

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Evaluation of Passive Vents in New-Construction Multifamily Buildings