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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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Correct roof sheathing to framing connection technique; nails into framing.

Correct roof sheathing to framing connection technique; nails into framing.
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Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place

Cover the roll of fiberglass batt with spray foam to air seal it in place
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Critical connections for providing a continuous load path in buildings and storm shelters

Critical connections for providing a continuous load path in buildings and storm shelters
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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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Detail A - Typical truss web bracing

Detail A - Typical truss web bracing
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Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing

Detail B - Typical wood gable-wall bracing
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Details for fortifying beam to column connections.

Details for fortifying beam to column connections.
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Different types of ICF blocks

Different types of ICF blocks
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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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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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Double wall with exterior air barrier

Double wall with exterior air barrier
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Double wall with interior air barrier

Double wall with interior air barrier
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Double wall with spray foam

Double wall with spray foam
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Double-stud wall with cellulose insulation

Double-stud wall with cellulose insulation
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Double-stud wall with spray foam and cellulose insulation

Double-stud wall with spray foam and cellulose insulation
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Double-wall framing

Double-wall framing
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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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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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Drywall is installed, hiding the duct work

Drywall is installed, hiding the duct work