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Right – This exhaust fan duct is made of smooth rigid metal and the duct is mastic sealed at the joints.

Right – This exhaust fan duct is made of smooth rigid metal and the duct is mastic sealed at the joints.
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Right – This exhaust fan use metal ducting that goes directly to the soffit to minimize penetrations through the roof.

Right – This exhaust fan use metal ducting that goes directly to the soffit to minimize penetrations through the roof.
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Right – This home was constructed with no- or low-VOC paints, glues, flooring, cabinetry, and finishes that decrease indoor air pollutants in accordance with EPA Indoor airPLUS specifications.

Right – This home was constructed with no- or low-VOC paints, glues, flooring, cabinetry, and finishes that decrease indoor air pollutants in accordance with EPA Indoor airPLUS specifications.
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Right – This home’s roof and walls are constructed of SIP panels; metal studs provide fastening surfaces across the long expanses of ceiling in the open interiors.

Right – This home’s roof and walls are constructed of SIP panels; metal studs provide fastening surfaces across the long expanses of ceiling in the open interiors.
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Right – This kitchen exhaust duct is made of smooth rigid metal and the duct is mastic sealed at joints

Right – This kitchen exhaust duct is made of smooth rigid metal and the duct is mastic sealed at joints
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Right – This kitchen exhaust fan has a damper to prevent outside air from entering when the fan is not operating

Right – This kitchen exhaust fan has a damper to prevent outside air from entering when the fan is not operating
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Right – This plug-in sensor detects indoor air quality issues in a home, including elevated levels of humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates; if detected, the sensor can switch on the nearest exhaust fan to remove the pollutants.

Right – This plug-in sensor detects indoor air quality issues in a home, including elevated levels of humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates; if detected, the sensor can switch on the nearest exhaust fan to remove the pollutants.
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Right – This register is sealed for a final test and the duct test pressure is being monitored at the register

Right – This register is sealed for a final test and the duct test pressure is being monitored at the register
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Right- An electronic controller operates an exhaust fan, a mechanical damper on a fresh air intake, and the central heat pump’s fan, which draws in fresh air through the damper and distributes it in sync with exhaust fan operation for balanced fresh air.

Right- An electronic controller operates an exhaust fan, a mechanical damper on a fresh air intake, and the central heat pump’s fan, which draws in fresh air through the damper and distributes it in sync with exhaust fan operation for balanced fresh air.
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Right: If there are large gaps between the edges of the supply boot and the subfloor, add screws to close the gaps. Cover the seam with mesh tape and seal over the tape with mastic.

Right: If there are large gaps between the edges of the supply boot and the subfloor, add screws to close the gaps. Cover the seam with mesh tape and seal over the tape with mastic.
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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 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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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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SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.

SIP homes built in coastal locations should be constructed so that the lowest level is well above the BFE.
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SIP panel door and wall framing

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SIP panel door and wall framing
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SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls

SIP panel walls are less susceptible to air leakage and convection issues than stick-built walls
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SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat

SIP panels should be stacked high, dry, and flat
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SIP roof panel detailing at eaves with an angled fascia

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SIP roof panel detailing at eaves with an angled fascia
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a framed overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a framed overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a short overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a short overhang, a vertical fascia and soffit board
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a vertical fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with a vertical fascia and soffit board
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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with an angled fascia and soffit board

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SIP roof panel detailing at the eaves with an angled fascia and soffit board