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DOE ZERH HIA 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes, Winter Park, Florida

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DOE ZERH HIA 2014 Case Study: Imery Group Proud Green Home, Serenbe, GA

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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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DOE ZERH HIA 2017 Case Study: United Way of Long Island, United Veterans Beacon House, Huntington Station, NY

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Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing

Door has been undercut to allow for specified amount of air flow therefore contributing to pressure balancing
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Door is not undercut therefore not contributing to pressure balancing

Door is not undercut therefore not contributing to pressure balancing
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Double-check all of the size dimensions when buying a new appliance like a clothes washer to make sure it will fit in the intended space.

Double-check all of the size dimensions when buying a new appliance like a clothes washer to make sure it will fit in the intended space.
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Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct

Dryer exhaust duct should vent directly to the exterior via a smooth, rigid metal duct
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Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace

Dryer exhaust line terminates in the crawlspace
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Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside

Dryer vent is run vertical with a 90 degree bend and does not vent to the outside
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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Dryer vents directly to the outdoors

Dryer vents directly to the outdoors
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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
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Duct boot is air sealed to ceiling by covering the seam with fiberglass mesh tape and mastic

Duct boot is air sealed to ceiling by covering the seam with fiberglass mesh tape and mastic
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Duct boots and other ceiling penetrations are air-sealed using spray foam

Duct boots and other ceiling penetrations are air-sealed using spray foam
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Duct boots sealed to floor, wall, or ceiling using caulk, foam, mastic tape, or mastic paste

Duct boots sealed to floor, wall, or ceiling using caulk, foam, mastic tape, or mastic paste
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Duct insulated with a minimum of R-8 insulation

Duct insulated with a minimum of R-8 insulation
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Duct insulation is installed over boot

Duct insulation is installed over boot
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed
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Duct is compressed

Duct is compressed