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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
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Effective air barrier for the rim joist

Effective air barrier for the rim joist
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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights

ENERGY STAR V 6.0 climate-specific criteria for windows and skylights
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ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label

All ENERGY STAR-qualified windows display the ENERGY STAR label
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Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash

Example jamb detail for a replacement window sash
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Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement

Example sill detail for window replacement without siding replacement
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Example sill detail of "innie" window

Example sill detail of "innie" window
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Example sill detail of "outie" window

Example sill detail of "outie" window
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Example sill detail of insert replacement window

Example sill detail of insert replacement window
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Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement

Example sill detail of replacement window in conjunction with siding replacement
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Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation

Existing stud wall filled with closed-cell spray foam cavity insulation
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Conway Street Apartments - Greenfield, Massachusetts

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Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco

Expanded polystyrene insulation is installed with joints taped and lath attached in preparation for the application of stucco
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 1
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Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2

Exterior aluminum storm window showing weep channel, example 2
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Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures

Exterior fiberglass insulation on this new home was (incorrectly) cut to terminate below-grade after backfill, which will expose the above-grade portions of the foundation wall to cold temperatures
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Exterior storm window

Exterior storm window
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Exterior window replacement detail

Exterior window replacement detail
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Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall

Exterior XPS basement insulation is correctly installed to completely cover the foundation wall
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Extreme weather, such as wind, fire, flood, or extreme heat (included in the Severe Weather category above) causes most large electric disturbance events in the U.S (defined as affecting at least 50,000 customers) (data from 2000-2016)

Extreme weather, such as wind, fire, flood, or extreme heat (included in the Severe Weather category above) causes most large electric disturbance events in the U.S (defined as affecting at least 50,000 customers) (data from 2000-2016)
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Faced fiberglass batt insulation can be stapled to the stud faces or slightly inset, but avoid compressing the batts

Faced fiberglass batt insulation can be stapled to the stud faces or slightly inset, but avoid compressing the batts
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Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed

Faced fiberglass batt insulation incorrectly installed