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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 9 - Evacuation

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Compact duct design layout

Compact duct design layout
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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - ceiling and knee wall cavity insulation

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - ceiling and knee wall cavity insulation
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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure

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Conceptual insulation at cape-style roof - roof cavity insulation with rigid insulation closure
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above conditioned space
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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space

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Conceptual insulation practice at attic-style truss system - above unconditioned space
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Concrete Slab over Polyethylene

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Condensation can form between the interior removable storm window and the existing window if the storm window is not air tight

Condensation can form between the interior removable storm window and the existing window if the storm window is not air tight
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Consider using a metal duct elbow instead of flex duct at boot connections to prevent compressions

Consider using a metal duct elbow instead of flex duct at boot connections to prevent compressions
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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (1)

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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding (2)

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Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).

Contractors install gasket between the second-story top plate and the rim joist to air seal at this wall to attic transition (Source: S&A Homes).
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Coordinate with other trades including framers, plumbers, and electricians to prevent needless looping of flex duct

Coordinate with other trades including framers, plumbers, and electricians to prevent needless looping of flex duct
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Correct air sealing methods for common attic bypass air leakage paths.

Correct air sealing methods for common attic bypass air leakage paths.
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Correct roof sheathing to framing connection technique; nails into framing.

Correct roof sheathing to framing connection technique; nails into framing.
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Cut the duct to the length needed

Cut the duct to the length needed
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Cut two pieces of sheet metal to fit around the flue

Cut two pieces of sheet metal to fit around the flue
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Deep energy retrofit showing insulation sprayed on exterior of walls over existing siding

Deep energy retrofit showing insulation sprayed on exterior of walls over existing siding
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Design Options for Locating Ducts within Conditioned Space

Design Options for Locating Ducts within Conditioned Space
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Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.

Design the roof with raised heel trusses to allow full insulation over the top plates of the exterior walls.
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Designing Porous Polymers for Daytime Radiative Cooling

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Detail of an unvented cathedralized attic showing air-impermeable spray foam insulation plus batt insulation installed on the underside of the roof deck.

Detail of an unvented cathedralized attic showing air-impermeable spray foam insulation plus batt insulation installed on the underside of the roof deck.
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Diagram of buried ducts

Diagram of buried ducts