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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: KB Homes, Double ZeroHouse, San Marcos, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: M Street Homes, Smartlux on Greenpark Houston, TX

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: New Town Builders, the ArtiZEN Plan, Denver, CO

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: One Sky Homes, Cottle Zero Net Energy Home, San Jose, CA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Palo Duro Homes, Albuquerque, NM

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: TC Legend Homes, Cedarwood, Bellingham, WA

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Lowry Plan, Denver, CO

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Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring (1x4).

Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring (1x4).
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Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring.

Drainage and back ventilation of wood cladding is provided by ¾ inch furring.
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Drainage behind stone cladding is provided by “grooved” rigid insulation coupled with a filter fabric.

Drainage behind stone cladding is provided by “grooved” rigid insulation coupled with a filter fabric.
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Drainage behind wood shingle cladding is provided by a 3/8-inch-thick drainage mat.

Drainage behind wood shingle cladding is provided by a 3/8-inch-thick drainage mat.
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Dry Floodproofing

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Dry Hydrants & Fire Protection

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Ember Activity on the Caughlin Fire

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End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC

End conditions for braced wall lines with continuous sheathing, Figure R602.10.7 in the IRC
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Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)

Energy Code - Module 2: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 1,2)
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Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)

Energy Code - Module 3: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 3,4,5)
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Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)

Energy Code - Module 4: Window and Insulation Tables (Climate Zones 6,7,8)
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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska

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Energy Efficient Windows for Interior Alaska: Window Types and U-values

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ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23

ENERGY STAR Certification Criteria for Residential Windows, Doors, and Skylights, Version 7.0, effective 10-23-23
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ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows

ENERGY STAR climate zone map for windows
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ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates

ENERGY STAR offers this label for certified low-E storm windows in cool climates