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This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.

This house wrap assembly can work in all climates except extreme cold.
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This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors

This infrared image shows little heat gain from north-facing double-pane windows with blinds, but significant heat output from computer monitors
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This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system

This MSHP operates with 120 volts power, has an EER of 18 Btu/Wh, uses about 800 W at full output, and operates remotely with a smart home control system
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This plastic mesh material creates an air space behind the siding and provides a route for water to run out of the wall in case of leaks.

This plastic mesh material creates an air space behind the siding and provides a route for water to run out of the wall in case of leaks.
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This porch light has cap flashing to direct water out and over the wood trim; the drip edge on the metal flashing could protrude out further.

This porch light has cap flashing to direct water out and over the wood trim; the drip edge on the metal flashing could protrude out further.
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This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.

This roof is hurricane proofed with a coated insulated OSB deck sheathing that is caulked and taped at all seams with a water-resistant tape, then fully covered with a peel-and-stick membrane, and asphalt shingles.
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This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.

This roof was constructed to meet the IBHS Fortified Roof standard by sealing the decking seams with flashing tape, installing synthetic roof underlayment secured with metal drip edge and nailed every six inches, and using self-adhered starter shingles.
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This room has several passive and low-energy cooling features including a ceiling fan, fully operable French doors, window shading, an outdoor water feature, and light-colored hard-scaping.

This room has several passive and low-energy cooling features including a ceiling fan, fully operable French doors, window shading, an outdoor water feature, and light-colored hard-scaping.
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This search for metal roofing products on the CRRC Rated Roof Products Directory highlights the initial and 3-year aged SRI values for each product

This search for metal roofing products on the CRRC Rated Roof Products Directory highlights the initial and 3-year aged SRI values for each product
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This simplified decision tree can help a homeowner or contractor assess how appropriate a cool roof or wall will be for a particular home

This simplified decision tree can help a homeowner or contractor assess how appropriate a cool roof or wall will be for a particular home
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This step flashing was installed over, not under, the siding, so water is getting behind the step flashing and rotting the siding; the house was also badly designed with a window frame that touches the intersecting roof, inviting interior water damage.

This step flashing was installed over, not under, the siding, so water is getting behind the step flashing and rotting the siding; the house was also badly designed with a window frame that touches the intersecting roof, inviting interior water damage.
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This sump pump is installed correctly

This sump pump is installed correctly
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This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.

This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.
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This through-the-wall flashing direct water out of the wall at this siding transition.

This through-the-wall flashing direct water out of the wall at this siding transition.
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This through-the-wall flashing directs any water that get into the wall through the lap siding out at the transition to the stone cladding which has a capstone that is properly sloped away from the wall.

This through-the-wall flashing directs any water that get into the wall through the lap siding out at the transition to the stone cladding which has a capstone that is properly sloped away from the wall.
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This traditional whole-house fan uses uninsulated gravity dampers.

This traditional whole-house fan uses uninsulated gravity dampers.
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This wall and window assembly has excessive framing around the windows, which can lead to heat gain in how climate zones.

This wall and window assembly has excessive framing around the windows, which can lead to heat gain in how climate zones.
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This whole house fan is suspended from rafters and connected to the intake grille by a curved insulated duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space

This whole house fan is suspended from rafters and connected to the intake grille by a curved insulated duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space
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This whole-house fan is suspended from rafters and connected to the intake grille by a curved acoustic duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space

This whole-house fan is suspended from rafters and connected to the intake grille by a curved acoustic duct, greatly reducing vibration and noise in the occupied space
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This xeriscaped yard has pavers, rock, and artificial turf.

This xeriscaped yard has pavers, rock, and artificial turf.
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Thomas Phillips, HBI, New Abnormal: Adapting Buildings to More Extreme Heat and Power Outages

Thomas Phillips, HBI, New Abnormal: Adapting Buildings to More Extreme Heat and Power Outages
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Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.

Threaded connections are one source of leaks in showerheads and showerhead arms.
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Tile flooring will provide higher thermal mass than wooden or laminate flooring

Tile flooring will provide higher thermal mass than wooden or laminate flooring
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To control surface water, slope the ground away from the building perimeter on all sides.

To control surface water, slope the ground away from the building perimeter on all sides.