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A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house

A shallow, open floor plan allows free flow of cross ventilation through the house
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A single-story house floor plan showing braced wall line locations at A through E and 1 through 5

A single-story house floor plan showing braced wall line locations at A through E and 1 through 5
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A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet

A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet
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A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.

A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.
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A thermosiphon solar hot water system heats a fluid in the solar collector; the heated fluid heats potable water in a roof top tank.

A thermosiphon solar hot water system heats a fluid in the solar collector; the heated fluid heats potable water in a roof top tank.
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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home made of wood frame construction and insulated with R-25 expanded polystyrene externally over a drainage plane, with an unvented wood frame insulated attic and roof assembly.
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A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.

A typical Las Vegas hot-dry climate home uses stucco siding and a tile roof.
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A typical older masonry home with unreinforced brick walls, wood floors, and a wood roof

A typical older masonry home with unreinforced brick walls, wood floors, and a wood roof
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A waterproof layer of thermoplastic olefin is laid down before installing the solar panels.

A waterproof layer of thermoplastic olefin is laid down before installing the solar panels.
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Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.

Accordion-type hurricane shutters protect sliding glass doors from high winds and wind-borne debris.
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Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.

Add metal connectors to strengthen framing connections in an existing wall from inside the home by removing drywall.
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Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion

Adding planted terraces to a sloped yard can slow down runoff and reduce erosion
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Addressing mold after a natural disaster

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Adequately designed and constructed freestanding cantilevered wall system.

Adequately designed and constructed freestanding cantilevered wall system.
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Adequately designed and constructed tie-beam/tie-column masonry wall.

Adequately designed and constructed tie-beam/tie-column masonry wall.
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Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.

Adjustable jamb/head weatherstripping.
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After the Storm: Building for High Wind Resistance

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Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam

Air seal door and window rough openings with backer rod, caulk, or nonexpanding foam
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Air sealing at porch roof at 1/2 inch plywood exterior sheathing

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Air sealing at porch roof at 1/2 inch plywood exterior sheathing
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Air sealing wall between a porch roof and attic with 1 inch of rigid insulation

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Air sealing wall between a porch roof and attic with 1 inch of rigid insulation
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Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
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Airflow can be directed across thermal mass in the ceiling, floor, or elsewhere inside the home through various window and louver configurations

Airflow can be directed across thermal mass in the ceiling, floor, or elsewhere inside the home through various window and louver configurations
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All holes through the top plates should be sealed with canned spray foam to prevent conditioned air from leaking into the attic.

All holes through the top plates should be sealed with canned spray foam to prevent conditioned air from leaking into the attic.
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All vents are routed to gable walls and eaves rather than through the roof to minimize the risk of leaks and provide an uninterrupted plane for PV panels.

All vents are routed to gable walls and eaves rather than through the roof to minimize the risk of leaks and provide an uninterrupted plane for PV panels.