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Side and plan views of window-to-wall interface in masonry wall retrofit including three layers of rigid foam exterior insulation, box extensions, and flashing around new windows.

Side and plan views of window-to-wall interface in masonry wall retrofit including three layers of rigid foam exterior insulation, box extensions, and flashing around new windows.
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Signage can help drivers locate EV charging spaces.

Signage can help drivers locate EV charging spaces.
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Sitka Apartments Wastewater Heat Pump Measurement and Verification

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Size comparison between two 50-gallon water heaters: a traditional electric-resistance-only water heater on the left and a heat pump water heater on the right

Size comparison between two 50-gallon water heaters: a traditional electric-resistance-only water heater on the left and a heat pump water heater on the right
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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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Solar bypass plumbing detail

Solar bypass plumbing detail
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Some L2 EV chargers are dual-port, allowing two EVs to be charged from one EV charger.

Some L2 EV chargers are dual-port, allowing two EVs to be charged from one EV charger.
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Step 1. Remove the existing wall cladding to prepare to retrofit an exterior wall.

Step 1. Remove the existing wall cladding to prepare to retrofit an exterior wall.
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Step 2. Install a continuous air and water control layer over the existing wall sheathing.

Step 2. Install a continuous air and water control layer over the existing wall sheathing.
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Step 3. Apply urethane sealant around the duct or pipe in the retrofitted exterior wall.

Step 3. Apply urethane sealant around the duct or pipe in the retrofitted exterior wall.
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Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.

Step 4. Install insulating sheathing and vertical furring strips on the retrofitted exterior wall; seal around pipe or duct with urethane sealant.
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Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.

Step 5. Install sheathing tape flashing over the duct or pipe and wood blocking on either side for later attachment of trim.
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Step 6. Install vent hood trim block, metal cap flashing; seal top edge of flashing with sheathing tape.

Step 6. Install vent hood trim block, metal cap flashing; seal top edge of flashing with sheathing tape.
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Step 7. Install a vent hood on the pipe to keep out rain.

Step 7. Install a vent hood on the pipe to keep out rain.
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Strengthening Your Home Against Potential Earthquake Damage

Strengthening Your Home Against Potential Earthquake Damage
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Struever Bros. Eccles & Rouse: Mixed, Humid Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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Surviving A Hurricane: A Hurricane-Resistant Construction Solution

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Tankless Water Heater

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Controls Improve Performance of Combination Space and Water Heating Systems, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Advanced Controls Improve Performance of Combination Space- and Water-Heating Systems

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Apartment Compartmentalization with an Aerosol-Based Sealing Process

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Technology Solutions Case Study: BA-1312: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof Sheathing

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Buried and Encapsulated Ducts, Jacksonville, Florida

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air