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Right - Double-stud wall are boxed with plywood around windows and doors

Right - Double-stud wall are boxed with plywood around windows and doors
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Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling

Right - Each individual unit in this multifamily building has its own energy recovery ventilator (ERV) to provide balanced ventilation to the dwelling
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Right - Flex duct is used to connect the duct tester to the top of a duct riser where it meets the roof; connecting the duct tester to the largest part of the ductwork helps ensure uniform pressure distribution during a duct leakage test

Right - Flex duct is used to connect the duct tester to the top of a duct riser where it meets the roof; connecting the duct tester to the largest part of the ductwork helps ensure uniform pressure distribution during a duct leakage test
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Right - Head flashing is good and carries water away from jamb.

Right - Head flashing is good and carries water away from jamb.
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Right - House wrap is sealed to window flange with liquid-applied sealant.

Right - House wrap is sealed to window flange with liquid-applied sealant.
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Right - HVAC ducts should be well-supported with minimal bends and pinching.

Right - HVAC ducts should be well-supported with minimal bends and pinching.
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Right - Impact-resistant glass protects windows from wind-borne debris and is always in place, requiring no manual deployment during a storm.

Right - Impact-resistant glass protects windows from wind-borne debris and is always in place, requiring no manual deployment during a storm.
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Right - Joints, seams, and nails in window trim have been caulked and seams in house wrap have been taped.

Right - Joints, seams, and nails in window trim have been caulked and seams in house wrap have been taped.
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Right - Nails holes are air sealed with caulk.

Right - Nails holes are air sealed with caulk.
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Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam

Right - New flashing has been installed to complete the air and water control layers at the window openings of this wall retrofit that includes insulating the wall cavities with spray foam
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Right - Panels of 7/16-inch treated plywood are inexpensive but take time to install and are difficult to install on higher windows.

Right - Panels of 7/16-inch treated plywood are inexpensive but take time to install and are difficult to install on higher windows.
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Right - Plywood storm protection covering for windows is installed with removable threaded-rod fittings.

Right - Plywood storm protection covering for windows is installed with removable threaded-rod fittings.
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Right - Provide passive ventilation in hot climates by installing wind chases and vents.

Right - Provide passive ventilation in hot climates by installing wind chases and vents.
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Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.

Right - Seams in coated sheathing and joints around window are properly sealed and flashed with tape and all nail holes are covered with paint-on sealant.
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Right - Skylights can add natural light in rooms with limited wall space and if openable can provide desirable ventilation, especially when located at the top of stair wells.

Right - Skylights can add natural light in rooms with limited wall space and if openable can provide desirable ventilation, especially when located at the top of stair wells.
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Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.

Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.
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Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution

Right - The automated ventilation system has a sensor built in switch that can detect indoor air pollution; if it senses a rise in humidity, VOCs, smoke, carbon dioxide, or small particulates, the system will turn on the nearest fan to eliminate pollution
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Right - The energy recovery ventilator ducts supply filtered outside air to multiple locations in the home and continuously exhaust stale air to provide clean, balanced ventilation.

Right - The energy recovery ventilator ducts supply filtered outside air to multiple locations in the home and continuously exhaust stale air to provide clean, balanced ventilation.
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Right - The house wrap is properly flashed and taped, and all penetrations are properly flashed.

Right - The house wrap is properly flashed and taped, and all penetrations are properly flashed.
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Right - These homes have hurricane shutters to protect against high winds and to provide solar control.

These homes have hurricane shutters to protect against high winds and to provide solar control.
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Right - These interior solar screens help control glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside.

These interior solar screens help control glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside.
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Right - These retractable awnings provide shade to this outdoor living space and reduce heat gain and glare within the home.

These retractable awnings provide shad to this outdoor living space and reduce heat gain and glare within the home.
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Right - This air flow testing station includes a manometer to determine air flow rate for a whole house ventilation system.

Right - This air flow testing station includes a manometer to determine air flow rate for a whole house ventilation system.
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Right - This door and window have a permanent protective covering system.

Right - This door and window have a permanent protective covering system.