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Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening

Caulk applied against the backer rod to seal a window rough opening
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Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall

Caulk or glue along top plates before installing drywall
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Caulk the drywall to the spacer board behind the stringer board

Caulk the drywall to the spacer board behind the stringer board
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Caulk top and sides of window

Caulk top and sides of window
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Cellular blinds can be mounted either inside or outside of the window well.

Cellular blinds can be mounted either inside or outside of the window well.
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Cellular blinds provide privacy, style, shade, and heating and cooling energy savings to your home.

Cellular blinds provide privacy, style, shade, and heating and cooling energy savings to your home.
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Cellulose insulation is sprayed into wall cavities.

Cellulose insulation is sprayed into wall cavities.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance

Certified Insulated Siding: Quality, Comfort and Energy Performance
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Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.

Choose high-performance ENERGY STAR-rated windows.
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Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint

Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint
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Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights

Clerestory windows bring light in from above, reflecting it off of surfaces, making it more appealing than the direct light that comes from skylights
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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Closed-cell foam backer rod is installed into the rough opening around this existing window to provide air sealing.

Closed-cell foam backer rod is installed into the rough opening around this existing window to provide air sealing.
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Closed-cell foam pipe

Closed-cell foam pipe
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall

Closed-cell spray foam insulation is added to the wall cavities of an existing exterior wall
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CMU construction can be reinforced with vertical rebar and horizontal steel reinforcement (left) or unreinforced (right), depending on structural requirements

CMU construction can be reinforced with vertical rebar and horizontal steel reinforcement (left) or unreinforced (right), depending on structural requirements
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Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.

Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.
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Code Compliant Portal Frames Built Right

Code Compliant Portal Frames Built Right
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Cold Climate Building Techniques & Concepts: Furring In an Outside Wall

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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Vapor retarder

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Collage showing air leak in existing porch wall with no air barrier and how air barrier was installed

Collage showing air leak in existing porch wall with no air barrier and how air barrier was installed
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Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.

Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.