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Right – There is flashing installed along the top of the window and the water-resistant barrier is layered over to create a complete drainage system

Right – There is flashing installed along the top of the window and the water-resistant barrier is layered over to create a complete drainage system
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Right – thermal mass walls, small windows, and recessed porch and trees on the south side of this southwest home help to minimize solar heat gain.

Right – thermal mass walls, small windows, and recessed porch and trees on the south side of this southwest home help to minimize solar heat gain.
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Right – This aluminum jalousie window provides solar control while allowing view and ventilation.

Right – This aluminum jalousie window provides solar control while allowing view and ventilation.
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Right – this commercial building employs good techniques to resist solar heat gain: awnings and pergolas over windows, recessed windows and entryways, deep tinting on glass, and shade plants.

Right – this commercial building employs good techniques to resist solar heat gain: awnings and pergolas over windows, recessed windows and entryways, deep tinting on glass, and shade plants.
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Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace

Right – This crawlspace window was completely sealed off on the inside and outside with air barrier and water-proof materials and the window well was filled in to an above-grade height to prevent bulk water from entering the crawlspace
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Right – This National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label shows the insulation U-Factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and condensation resistance for this triple-pane window.

Right – This National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) label shows the insulation U-Factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and condensation resistance for this triple-pane window.
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Right – This prototype home incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.

Right – This prototype home incorporates vertical trellises and retractable exterior blinds to control solar heat gain.
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Right – Transfer grilles are installed over doorways to bedrooms in a new-construction home

Right – Transfer grilles are installed over doorways to bedrooms in a new-construction home
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Right – Transfer grilles, Jump ducts, and wall grilles provide passive returns for air returning from bedrooms to the central HVAC system

Right – Transfer grilles, Jump ducts, and wall grilles provide passive returns for air returning from bedrooms to the central HVAC system
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Right – Types of Storm Shutters for Windows

Right – Types of Storm Shutters for Windows
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Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed

Right – Verify continuous rigid insulation is installed
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Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed

Right – Verify single member headers with insulation on one side are installed
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Right – Verify SIP headers are installed

Right – Verify SIP headers are installed
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Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed

Right – Verify two member headers with rigid insulation between are installed
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Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs

Right – Window framing has appropriate number of king studs
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Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements

Right – Window meets ENERGY STAR requirements
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Right – Windows are being caulked after installation.

Right – Windows are being caulked after installation.
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Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.

Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.
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Right- Landscaping shades the entry on the south west corner of this hot dry climate building.

Right- Landscaping shades the entry on the south west corner of this hot dry climate building.
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Right: Air seal all seams in the return air plenum before installing a new air handler

Right: Air seal all seams in the return air plenum before installing a new air handler
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Right: Use mastic to air seal the return air plenum and to seal around refrigerant lines coming from the slab in the floor of the return

Right: Use mastic to air seal the return air plenum and to seal around refrigerant lines coming from the slab in the floor of the return
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Screw the storm window frame into the existing window’s wood casing to secure it.

Screw the storm window frame into the existing window’s wood casing to secure it.
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Seven categories of exterior window shading attachments, identified on the DOE Efficient Window Coverings website.

Seven categories of exterior window shading attachments, identified on the DOE Efficient Window Coverings website.
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Sheer shades can provide very effective daylighting and glare control while maintaining a softened view to the outside

Sheer shades can provide very effective daylighting and glare control while maintaining a softened view to the outside