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2012 IECC Code Level Insulation – DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Requirements

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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance.

A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance.
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A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi-pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a parallel loop tank temperature maintenance configuration uses a multi-pass heat pump water heater to provide all the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance

A central heat pump water heating system with a temperature maintenance swing tank configuration uses the water from the primary storage tank to provide most of the heat for hot water circulation temperature maintenance
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A demand plumbing layout uses a recirculation pump to speed delivery of hot water to plumbing fixtures.

A demand plumbing layout uses a recirculation pump to speed delivery of hot water to plumbing fixtures.
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A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water to the faucets, to radiant heating loops in the basement floor, and to a hydro-coil for a central air heating system.

A high-efficiency gas boiler provides hot water to the faucets, to radiant heating loops in the basement floor, and to a hydro-coil for a central air heating system.
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A low-sloped shed roof with the thermal boundary located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A low-sloped shed roof with the thermal boundary located at either a) the flat ceiling with a vented attic or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A premade gasket seals out air leaks around the water line.

A premade gasket seals out air leaks around the water line.
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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.

A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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A self-adhering weather-resistant barrier is installed over the existing sheathing of this retrofit home to provide air sealing and a drainage plane before installing new metal and wood siding on the home.

A self-adhering weather-resistant barrier is installed over the existing sheathing of this retrofit home to provide air sealing and a drainage plane before installing new metal and wood siding on the home.
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A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath.

A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath.
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A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.

A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.
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A water softener collects water, filters it to remove minerals, and then sends it to the home's plumbing distribution system

A water softener collects water, filters it to remove minerals, and then sends it to the home's plumbing distribution system
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Advanced Framing vs Traditional Framing

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Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design

Advances in Manufactured Home Energy Efficient Design
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After all holes through the ceiling are air-sealed and the baffles have been installed, then the insulation can be installed.

After all holes through the ceiling are air-sealed and the baffles have been installed, then the insulation can be installed.
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Air Admittance Vents

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers
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Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall

Air barrier is continuous across several components of the lower section of wall
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Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.

Air seal and insulate double-walls that are half-height or full-height walls used as architectural features in homes.
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Air seal at chase walls - plan

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Air seal at chase walls - plan
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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration

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Air seal at top plate pipe penetration
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Air seal the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawlspace and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.

Air seal the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawlspace and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.