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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space
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Conceptual line of continuous air barrier - upper wall section

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Conceptual line of continuous air barrier - upper wall section
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Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Conceptual stack framing drawing
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Concrete slab pan flashing for doors

Concrete slab pan flashing for doors
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Correct air sealing methods for common attic bypass air leakage paths.

Correct air sealing methods for common attic bypass air leakage paths.
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Cut I in housewrap

Cut I in housewrap
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Designs for a door threshold to keep out wind-driven rain.

Designs for a door threshold to keep out wind-driven rain.
Case Study:

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: Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity, Edgewater, FL

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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: Thrive Home Builders, Courtyard Rows, Lone Tree, CO

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

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Door undercuts are commonly used to provide a return air pathway from rooms with closed doors

Door undercuts are commonly used to provide a return air pathway from rooms with closed doors
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Doors to individual units in a multifamily building are separated from corridors using weatherstripping and airtight door sweeps.

Doors to individual units in a multifamily building are separated from corridors using weatherstripping and airtight door sweeps.
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Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes

Double and Single Garage Door Retrofit Kits to Withstand Hurricanes
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Double entry door header recommendations

Double entry door header recommendations
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Double entry door threshold recommendations

Double entry door threshold recommendations
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − plan view
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Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view

Draft stopping and air barrier at tub enclosure − side view
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Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.

Drip flashing at the door head and drip flashing with hook at the head help to keep out wind-driven rain.
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Dry Floodproofing