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Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam

Use flashing tape to seal around any pipes or vents that penetrate through the foam
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Use hat channels attached to the steel studs with stainless steel screws through the rigid foam to attach cladding with less thermal bridging

Use hat channels attached to the steel studs with stainless steel screws through the rigid foam to attach cladding with less thermal bridging
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Use pry bars to remove the trim around an existing window to access the rough opening

Use pry bars to remove the trim around an existing window to access the rough opening
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Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.

Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.
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Use stainless steel screws and hat channels to attach cladding to metal-framed buildings while minimizing thermal transfer

Use stainless steel screws and hat channels to attach cladding to metal-framed buildings while minimizing thermal transfer
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Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, drill pilot holes at marks indicating the placement of the mounting bracket.

Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, drill pilot holes at marks indicating the placement of the mounting bracket.
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Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured

Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured
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Version 3.0: Exhibit 1 ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home - Windows (Revision 9)

Version 3.0: Exhibit 1 ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home - Windows (Revision 9)
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Version 3.1: Exhibit 1 ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home - Windows (Revision 9)

Version 3.1: Exhibit 1 ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home - Windows (Revision 9)
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Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views

Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views as compared to horizontal shading devices.
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View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside

View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside
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Vinyl frame window

Vinyl frame window
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Wall controls operate the windows and fans allowing homeowners to capture prevailing breezes.

Wall controls operate the windows and fans allowing homeowners to capture prevailing breezes.
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Wallingford Passive House | Exterior Insulation Window Detail

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Walls are being assembled at this SIP house

Walls are being assembled at this SIP house
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Water Moisture Issues: Flashing Windows, Water Leaks, and Kick-Out Flashings

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Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight

Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight
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Weatherstrip installation on a door.

Weatherstrip installation on a door.
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Well insulated slab

Well insulated slab
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.

When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.
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When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.

When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.
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While windows typically make up only 7% of the total envelope area of a home, they are responsible for 48% of its heat loss

While windows typically make up only 7% of the total envelope area of a home, they are responsible for 48% of its heat loss.