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Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype

Bedford Farmhouse High Performance Retrofit Prototype
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Before conducting a blower door test, turn off any ambient gas water heater located in the conditioned space of the home; when the test is finished, turn the water heater back on and reset the pilot light if needed.

Before conducting a blower door test, turn off any ambient gas water heater located in the conditioned space of the home; when the test is finished, turn the water heater back on and reset the pilot light if needed.
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Before installing drywall, contractors install two beads of a sprayer-applied elastomeric sealant along framing and top plates to forma a flexible, air-tight seal between the framing and dry wall.

Before installing drywall, contractors install two beads of a sprayer-applied elastomeric sealant along framing and top plates to forma a flexible, air-tight seal between the framing and dry wall.
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Before purchasing a door sweep, measure the full width of the door where the sweep will be installed.

Before purchasing a door sweep, measure the full width of the door where the sweep will be installed.
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Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NM

Best Practices Case Study: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, NM
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Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA

Best Practices Case Study: Devoted Builders, LLC, Mediterrtanean Villas, Pasco,WA
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Best Practices Case Study: Nelson Construction, Hamilton Way, Farmingon, CT

Best Practices Case Study: Nelson Construction, Hamilton Way, Farmingon, CT
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Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PA

Best Practices Case Study: S&A Homes, East Liberty, PIttsburgh, PA
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Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, CO

Best Practices Case Study: Shaw Construction Burlingame Ranch Ph.1, Aspen, CO
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Block off registers before installing spray sealant in HVAC ducts

Block off registers before installing spray sealant in HVAC ducts
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Blocking installed on a flat roof for a PV system rack is sealed around the edges with sealant then will be covered with self-adhering roof membrane to prevent water leakage

Blocking installed on a flat roof for a PV system rack is sealed around the edges with sealant then will be covered with self-adhering roof membrane to prevent water leakage
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Boot has been covered with insulation and sealed with mastic

Boot has been covered with insulation and sealed with mastic
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Boot to drywall connection not sealed

Boot to drywall connection not sealed
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Boot to drywall connection sealed

Boot to drywall connection sealed
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Boot to floor connection not sealed

Boot to floor connection not sealed
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Boot to floor connection sealed

Boot to floor connection sealed
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Bottom plate-subfloor joints, corners, and wiring holes are all sealed with foam to improve the airtightness of the homes.

Bottom plate-subfloor joints, corners, and wiring holes are all sealed with foam to improve the airtightness of the homes.
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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Centex Corporation, San Ramon, California

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Lakeland Habitat for Humanity, Lakeland, Florida

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Masco Environments for Living, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Pulte Phoenix Cabrillo Point

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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha, Wisconsin