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To adjust this water heater’s temperature, turn the knob on the controller; refer to the owner’s manual to determine what setting corresponds to 120°F.

To adjust this water heater’s temperature, turn the knob on the controller; refer to the owner’s manual to determine what setting corresponds to 120°F.
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To help keep the monolithic slab-on-grade foundation dry, the site’s surfaces is graded away from the structure, the slab is poured on a bed of gravel, and using a vapor barrier will separate the foundation from the sill plates.

To help keep the monolithic slab-on-grade foundation dry, the site’s surfaces is graded away from the structure, the slab is poured on a bed of gravel, and using a vapor barrier will separate the foundation from the sill plates.
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To test the water heater’s temperature, draw hot water from a faucet near the water heater for three minutes, then fill a mug with hot water from the tap and check the temperature with a meat thermometer.

To test the water heater’s temperature, draw hot water from a faucet near the water heater for three minutes, then fill a mug with hot water from the tap and check the temperature with a meat thermometer.
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Trapezoid swale design

Trapezoid swale design
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Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Turned down concrete slab - 1 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 inch rigid insulation
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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation
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Two inches (R-10) of rigid foam line the interior of the perimeter footing walls before the post-tensioned slab is poured.

Two inches (R-10) of rigid foam line the interior of the perimeter footing walls before the post-tensioned slab is poured.
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UAF Cooperative Extension Service: Radon Mitigation in Super-Insulated Slab

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Use a clothes dryer cleaning brush to loosen lint in the dryer exhaust duct for easier removal

Use a clothes dryer cleaning brush to loosen lint in the dryer exhaust duct for easier removal
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Use a step ladder to access the bathroom exhaust fan

Use a step ladder to access the bathroom exhaust fan
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Use a step ladder to safely reach ceiling fixtures.

Use a step ladder to safely reach ceiling fixtures.
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Use a vacuum with a brush attachment to reach condenser coils located underneath the refrigerator.

Use a vacuum with a brush attachment to reach condenser coils located underneath the refrigerator
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Use a vacuum with a brush attachment to remove dust and debris from condenser coils, located on the back side of this refrigerator.

Use a vacuum with a brush attachment to remove dust and debris from condenser coils, located on the back side of this refrigerator.
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Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.

Use flexible straps to secure large electronics equipment like computer monitors and microwave ovens during seismic events.
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Vibration pads can be installed under the corners of the clothes washer for quieter operation.

Vibration pads can be installed under the corners of the clothes washer for quieter operation.
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Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater

Wall-mounted gas tankless water heater
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Water hammer arresters were installed on this clothes washer to absorb shocks from water pressure surges reducing noise and wear on the equipment.

Water hammer arresters were installed on this clothes washer to absorb shocks from water pressure surges reducing noise and wear on the equipment.
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Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation

Water heater is elevated to a new location above the Base Flood Elevation
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Water intrusion

Water intrusion
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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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Well insulated slab

Well insulated slab
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Wet Floodproofing

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When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.

When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.