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Continuous load path failure due to improper connections between the roof decking and roof framing resulting from hurricane force winds.

Continuous load path failure due to improper connections between the roof decking and roof framing resulting from hurricane force winds.
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Cooling setting adjustments on a refrigerator allow the unit to be tuned to meet the target temperature for energy efficiency

Cooling setting adjustments on a refrigerator allow the unit to be tuned to meet the target temperature for energy efficiency
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Correctly anchoring an outside heating oil tank can prevent tank displacement if flooding occurs.

Correctly anchoring an outside heating oil tank can prevent tank displacement if flooding occurs.
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Correctly anchoring an outside propane tank can prevent tank displacement if flooding occurs.

Correctly anchoring an outside propane tank can prevent tank displacement if flooding occurs.
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Covering old asphalt shingles with new shingles can cause substrate irregularities that can interfere with the bonding of the self-seal adhesives in the new shingles.

Covering old asphalt shingles with new shingles can cause substrate irregularities that can interfere with the bonding of the self-seal adhesives in the new shingles.
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Deep scour around foundation piles from coastal flooding.

Deep scour around foundation piles from coastal flooding.
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Depiction of a pool plumbing system with filter, heater, skimmer, and pool pump

Depiction of a pool plumbing system with filter, heater, skimmer, and pool pump
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Diagonal bracing of a pile foundation using dimensional lumber.

Diagonal bracing of a pile foundation using dimensional lumber.
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Diagonal bracing schematic to resist lateral forces in a pile foundation home.

Diagonal bracing schematic to resist lateral forces in a pile foundation home.
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Diaphragm stiffening and corner pile bracing to reduce pile cap rotation for homes built on pile foundations.

Diaphragm stiffening and corner pile bracing to reduce pile cap rotation for homes built on pile foundations.
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Direct vent appliance installed

Direct vent appliance installed
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Disaster Resistant Landscaping

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Distribution of roof, wall, and internal pressures on one-story, pile-supported building.

Distribution of roof, wall, and internal pressures on one-story, pile-supported building.
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DOE ZERH 2013 Case Study: e2 Homes Winter Park, Florida [2-page summary version]

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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 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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Dry Floodproofing

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Dry wells are underground tanks that store water to percolate or drain slowly to another site or sewer.

Dry wells are underground tanks that store water to percolate or drain slowly to another site or sewer.
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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