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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 in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer

An in-line exhaust fan supplements the ability to exhaust moisture-laden air and lint from a dryer
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An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake

An indoor water heater should be secured to the wall’s studs to prevent it from moving or tipping over in the event of an earthquake
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An innovative U-shaped heat pump offers SEER 15 efficiency and operation with smart phones

An innovative U-shaped heat pump offers SEER 15 efficiency and operation with smart phones
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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 NFRC glazing system energy performance label will report U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and air leakage; if the window is ENERGY certified, the ENERGY STAR label will be located next to the NFRC label

An NFRC glazing system energy performance label will report U-factor, solar heat gain coefficient, visible transmittance, and air leakage; if the window is ENERGY certified, the ENERGY STAR label will be located next to the NFRC label
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Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.

Anchorage failure in sliding glass doors due to negative pressures from hurricane force winds.
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Andy Roe Describes the Ground Source Heat Pump at Weller Elementary

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Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant

Application of window and door nonexpanding foam sealant
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ASES March Webinar: Uncoupling Solar Light and Heat in Passive Solar Design

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Ask the Expert: Clothes Dryers Have Earned the ENERGY STAR!

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Assemblysill details for a site built, refurbished window that includes a permanent interior storm window.

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Assemblysill details for a site built, refurbished window that includes a permanent interior storm window.
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At the outlet of the dryer exhaust duct, install a hooded vent with a louvered damper

At the outlet of the dryer exhaust duct, install a hooded vent with a louvered damper
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Awnings, overhangs, and porches shield windows and doors from sun, rain, and snow in this sunny mountain locale.

Awnings, overhangs, and porches shield windows and doors from sun, rain, and snow in this sunny mountain locale.
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Baffles will keep insulation out of the soffit vents and wind out of the insulation in this vented attic.

Baffles will keep insulation out of the soffit vents and wind out of the insulation in this vented attic.
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Basic components of a gas tankless water heater include a high-powered burner, fan, and heat exchanger; condensing gas water heaters also have a secondary heat exchanger and a piped air intake to the sealed combustion chamber

Basic components of a gas tankless water heater include a high-powered burner, fan, and heat exchanger; condensing gas water heaters also have a secondary heat exchanger and a piped air intake to the sealed combustion chamber
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Basic components of a skylight

Basic components of a skylight
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Because flue temperatures are cool, intake and exhaust ducts on a Category 4 direct-vent sealed-combustion condensing furnace can be made of PVC

Because flue temperatures are cool, intake and exhaust ducts on a Category 4 direct-vent sealed-combustion condensing furnace can be made of PVC
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Because heat pump clothes dryers recycle the hot air in the drum rather than venting it, they use 70% less energy than conventional electric clothes dryers while drying clothes in the same amount of time

Because heat pump clothes dryers recycle the hot air in the drum rather than venting it, they use 70% less energy than conventional electric clothes dryers while drying clothes in the same amount of time
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Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.

Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.
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Blocking is installed above the refrigerator to keep it from tipping forward.

Blocking is installed above the refrigerator to keep it from tipping forward.
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Builders Challenge High Performance Builder Spotlight: David Weekley Homes, Houston, Texas

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Builders Challenge Technology Information Packages - Cold Climate: Chicago

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Builders use an infrared camera to “see” heat flow and air leakage around a window during construction.

Builders use an infrared camera to “see” heat flow and air leakage around a window during construction.