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Technology Solutions Case Study: Combustion Safety for Appliances Using Indoor Air

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Manufactured Home Builders

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Stand-Off Furring in Deep Energy Retrofits

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Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts

Temporary dry floodproofing wall design concepts
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Test with a moisture meter before installing building materials

Test with a moisture meter before installing building materials
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The board in the center of this photograph shows blue stain (not lumber mold), a discoloration of the wood caused by a fungus affecting the living tree, which did not harm the structural integrity of the wood.

The board in the center of this photograph shows blue stain (not lumber mold), a discoloration of the wood caused by a fungus affecting the living tree, which did not harm the structural integrity of the wood.
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The cabinet above this refrigerator will keep it from tipping forward during a seismic event

The cabinet above this refrigerator will keep it from tipping forward during a seismic event
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The condensate line (amber-colored plastic tube) from the high-efficiency furnace drains into the sewer via the same drain pipe as the clothes washer

The condensate line (amber-colored plastic tube) from the high-efficiency furnace drains into the sewer via the same drain pipe as the clothes washer
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The cool shingles on the right have been coated with a ceramic coating to reflect near-infrared radiation, resulting in a cooler roof as shown by these thermal images (red and yellow are hotter, green and blue are cooler).

The cool shingles on the right have been coated with a ceramic coating to reflect near infrared radiation, resulting in a cooler roof as shown by these thermal images (red and yellow are hotter, green and blue are cooler).
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The drain pans sit below the cooling coil to catch condensate and direct it to a drain line

The drain pans sit below the cooling coil to catch condensate and direct it to a drain line
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The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure

The EnergyGuide label for this refrigerator shows that it is estimated to use 630 kWh/yr (approximately 1.7 kWh per day) based on a standard test procedure
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The HVAC equipment's condensate drain pan is equipped with a water-level detection device that will shut off the equipment if the water level pan in the pan gets too high

The HVAC equipment's condensate drain pan is equipped with a water-level detection device that will shut off the equipment if the water level pan in the pan gets too high
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The Mechanics of a Ground Source Heat Pump

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The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone

The natural draft and induced draft furnace are both Category I appliances that receive combustion air from the combustion appliance zone
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The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater

The raised hood at the base of the vent stack on this water heater shows that it is an atmospheric vented gas water heater
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The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR labeled.

The refrigerator is ENERGY STAR labeled.
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The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.

The water heater and other appliances are located above the Base Flood Elevation.
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The white TPO membrane roof on the row house on the right performs extremely well at reflecting solar energy and maintaining cool surface temperatures while the black EPDM membrane roof on the left heats up rapidly in the sunlight

The white TPO membrane roof on the row house on the right performs extremely well at reflecting solar energy and maintaining cool surface temperatures while the black EPDM membrane roof on the left heats up rapidly in the sunlight
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The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing

The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
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Thermal mass causes a time lag in the transfer of heat as well as a dampening of peak temperatures, as shown by this plot

Thermal mass causes a time lag in the transfer of heat as well as a dampening of peak temperatures, as shown by this plot
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These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.

These wildfire-resistant decks have a solid decking surface, metal railings, and the underside timber supports are covered with flame-resistant fiber cement board; also the decking is set back from the vegetated slope.
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This building is constructed using poured concrete walls

This building is constructed using poured concrete walls
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This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.

This concrete block foundation cracked due to lack of steel rebar reinforcement.
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This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation

This depiction of a saddle installed window heat pump does not obstruct window use and provides fairly quiet 120 Volt operation