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Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air-seal around all wiring installed through walls, ceilings, and flooring to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air-seal around recessed can light fixtures that are installed through ceilings to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air-seal drywall to top plates at all attic/wall interfaces to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal drywall to top plates at all attic/wall interfaces to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal exterior doors to minimize air leakage.
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Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.

Air-seal the attic kneewall door opening with weatherstripping.
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Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.

Air-seal the rough opening around doors and windows to minimize air leakage.
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Air-sealing tape carefully seals the seams around the window framing.

Air-sealing tape carefully seals the seams around the window framing.
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Airflow within drop-in ceiling assemblies is generally not a concern due to the limited vertical height. However, airflow within air gaps in walls is a concern due to the much larger vertical height.

Airflow within drop-in ceiling assemblies is generally not a concern due to the limited vertical height. However, airflow within air gaps in walls is a concern due to the much larger vertical height.
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All of the ductwork for the efficient (8.5 HSPF, 15 SEER) heat pump is mastic sealed and installed in conditioned space.

All of the ductwork for the efficient (8.5 HSPF, 15 SEER) heat pump is mastic sealed and installed in conditioned space.
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All of the sheathing seams and joints in the exterior walls of this multifamily building are air sealed with tape including the seams at the party wall interfaces

All of the sheathing seams and joints in the exterior walls of this multifamily building are air sealed with tape including the seams at the party wall interfaces
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All seams between structural insulated panels (SIPs) foamed and/or taped per manufacturer's instructions

All seams between structural insulated panels (SIPs) foamed and/or taped per manufacturer's instructions
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All vents are routed to gable walls and eaves rather than through the roof to minimize the risk of leaks and provide an uninterrupted plane for PV panels.

All vents are routed to gable walls and eaves rather than through the roof to minimize the risk of leaks and provide an uninterrupted plane for PV panels.
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All wall cavities in this exterior wall were air sealed by caulking the sheathing to the frame and caulking the joints between framing members

All wall cavities in this exterior wall were air sealed by caulking the sheathing to the frame and caulking the joints between framing members
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All wood-to-wood joints and wiring holes have been sealed in this exterior wall

All wood-to-wood joints and wiring holes have been sealed in this exterior wall
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Allow sealant around the electrical switch box to fully cure before reinstalling.

Allow sealant around the electrical switch box to fully cure before reinstalling.
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An array of 13.4 kW of solar panels form a waterproof roof for this porch that allows 15% of sunlight to filter through while the dual-surface panels produce power from the top and from any sunlight reflected up onto their lower surface.

An array of 13.4 kW of solar panels form a waterproof roof for this porch that allows 15% of sunlight to filter through while the dual-surface panels produce power from the top and from any sunlight reflected up onto their lower surface.
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An energy monitoring system helps the homeowners track energy usage and solar power production.

An energy monitoring system helps the homeowners track energy usage and solar power production.
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An energy rater will check for dry rot and moisture problems as well as air leakage around windows and doors.

An energy rater will check for dry rot and moisture problems as well as air leakage around windows and doors.
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An infrared camera can show heat transfer and air leaks not visible to the naked eye.

An infrared camera can show heat transfer and air leaks not visible to the naked eye.
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An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.

An interior shade that closes from the bottom up can work in conjunction with an exterior overhang to block lower-angle sunlight while still allowing view through the upper portion of the window that is shaded by the overhang.
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An Introduction to ASHRAE Guideline 44

An Introduction to ASHRAE Guideline 44
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An investigation of this garage door weatherstripping shows that the installed seal wasn’t long enough to extend across the entire length of the door and it appears that rodents chewed into the weatherstripping on the right to make the hole even larger.

An investigation of this garage door weatherstripping shows that the installed seal wasn’t long enough to extend across the entire length of the door and it appears that rodents chewed into the weatherstripping on the right to make the hole even larger.
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An IR camera image shows gaps around HVAC flue pipes allow conditioned air to leak through blown fiberglass into the attic

An IR camera image shows gaps around HVAC flue pipes allow conditioned air to leak through blown fiberglass into the attic
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Anchor system installation

Anchor system installation