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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Double-wall framing

Double-wall framing
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
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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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Ductwork located in a vented attic is subject to high attic temperatures and significant heat gain through the walls of the ducts

Ductwork located in a vented attic is subject to high attic temperatures and significant heat gain through the walls of the ducts
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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 of a range hood that is clearly venting to outside and the ducting is short and direct.

Example of a range hood that is clearly venting to outside and the ducting is short and direct.
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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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Exhaust fan ducts should be made of rigid metal ducting not flexible corrugated ducts like these and the ducts should be attached to the roof or soffit to vent completely to the outside not left open in the attic near an attic vent

Exhaust fan ducts should be made of rigid metal ducting not flexible corrugated ducts like these and the ducts should be attached to the roof or soffit to vent completely to the outside not left open in the attic near an attic vent
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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