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Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight

Water stains on the framing indicate water infiltration at the skylight
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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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Weatherstrip installation on a door.

Weatherstrip installation on a door.
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Wet Floodproofing

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When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.

When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.
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When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.

When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.

When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.
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When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.

When ordering window blinds, take width measurements in three locations and use the shortest width measurement.
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When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.

When replacing a ducted clothes dryer with a ventless dryer, seal off the dryer vent duct with foil mastic duct tape; Left: before; Right: after dryer vent duct has been capped and sealed.
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When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .

When setting the temperature on your water heater, refer to the manual for your model to determine what letter designation on the thermostat dial corresponds to the temperature setting for 120°F .
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While windows typically make up only 7% of the total envelope area of a home, they are responsible for 48% of its heat loss

While windows typically make up only 7% of the total envelope area of a home, they are responsible for 48% of its heat loss.
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Window and door openings fully flashed

Window and door openings fully flashed
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Window and Door Rough Openings

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Window attachments like insulated blinds, solar screens, and low-e storm windows provide many benefits including heating and cooling savings at a low first cost

Window attachments like insulated blinds, solar screens, and low-e storm windows provide many benefits including heating and cooling savings at a low first cost
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Window coverings like insulated blinds, cellular shades, sun-blocking roller shades, and low-e storm windows can provide heating and cooling energy savings

Window coverings like insulated blinds, cellular shades, sun-blocking roller shades, and low-e storm windows can provide heating and cooling energy savings
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Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum, or Vinyl)

Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum, or Vinyl)
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Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements

Window does not meet 2009 IECC requirements
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Window flashing is overlapped to provide a continuous drainage plane.

Window flashing is overlapped to provide a continuous drainage plane.
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Window head at window frame wall

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Window head at window frame wall
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Window head at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall
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Window meets 2009 IECC requirements

Window meets 2009 IECC requirements
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Window not caulked or sealed

Window not caulked or sealed