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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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Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

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Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections

Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections
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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 the door sweep to size, using a hacksaw for the solid metal or plastic portion and either a utility knife or a pair of scissors for the vinyl portion.

Cut the door sweep to size, using a hacksaw for the solid metal or plastic portion and either a utility knife or a pair of scissors for the vinyl portion.
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Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.

Deck ledger flashing and fastener details.
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Direct Water into Gutters with a Kickout Flashing Diverter

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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: 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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Don’t install drip edge flashing with the lower leg touching the fascia; this can encourage wicking of water behind the flashing. Instead set the lower leg of the drip edge away from the fascia.

Don’t install drip edge flashing with the lower leg touching the fascia; this can encourage wicking of water behind the flashing. Instead set the lower leg of the drip edge away from the fascia.
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Door sweeps, which provide a robust barrier at the bottom of doors, come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Door sweeps, which provide a robust barrier at the bottom of doors, come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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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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Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.

Drywall is installed before framing in dropped soffits to provide an air barrier above these duct chases.
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Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment

Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment
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Existing band joist insulation retrofit with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Existing band joist insulation retrofit with 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation