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Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.

Thermal mass stained concrete slab absorb solar heat during the day and release it into the rooms at night.
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These aluminum Bahama shutters shade west-facing windows from afternoon sun and are approved for hurricane protection

These aluminum Bahama shutters shade west-facing windows from afternoon sun and are approved for hurricane protection
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These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light

These folding louvered porch doors provide effective shade from low-angle east and west sunlight and can open for views; the photovoltaic panels overhead allow in filtered natural light
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These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter

These interior storm windows have low-emissivity coatings to let in light while keeping out heat in the summer and keeping heat in in the winter
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These storm windows are attached to operable casement windows, allowing for ventilation and fresh air when desired.

These storm windows are attached to operable casement windows, allowing for ventilation and fresh air when desired.
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These storm windows are fixed, meaning they do not raise and lower.

These storm windows are fixed, meaning they do not raise and lower.
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This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.

This climate zone map is used by the Attachments Energy Rating Council to provide guidance on whether to focus on their cool climate or warm climate ratings when selecting window attachments for a given location.
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This detail shows proper installation of head flashing over a window.

This detail shows proper installation of head flashing over a window.
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This detailed decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows

This detailed decision tree can help homeowners and contractors make decisions about re-siding a home and upgrading windows
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
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This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer

This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
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This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation

This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation