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Interior removable storm window sample

Interior removable storm window sample
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Interior storm window on double-hung original window

Interior storm window on double-hung original window
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Introduction to Heat Transfer

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Latches were added to this attic access panel to hold it more tightly against the weatherstripping for better air sealing when closed.

Latches were added to this attic access panel to hold it more tightly against the weatherstripping for better air sealing when closed.
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Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges

Lay out the rigid foam sheathing joints so they do not align with the window and door edges
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Let in 1x4 shear bracing

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Let in 1x4 shear bracing
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Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams

Lifting plates attached to the wall provide good bracing to tighten up SIP panel seams
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Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed

Light tubes adjacent to unconditioned space include lens separating unconditioned and conditioned space and are fully gasketed
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Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging

Limited attic access can make inspections for missing air barriers and insulation challenging
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Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.

Limited attic access may make it necessary to use a bore scope when inspecting for missing air barriers and insulation in existing buildings.
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Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane

Low-slope roof assemblies constructed of two deck sheathing layers sandwiching rigid foam, and topped with mechanically fastened membrane
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Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity

Make sure the beads of caulk are continuous the full length at each SIP panel seam, such as at the wall-roof seam, to maintain air barrier continuity
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Manufactured insulated header

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Manufactured insulated header
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Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam

Marriage joints between modular home modules at all exterior boundary conditions fully sealed with gasket and foam
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Measure the depth of insulation

Measure the depth of insulation
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Metal strapping as shear bracing

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Metal strapping as shear bracing
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Mini truss header - section

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Mini truss header - section
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Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts

Modified truss to allow for raised ceiling sections for ducts
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Moisture Management in Residential Construction - Building Enclosure: Managing Heat Flow

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Moisture Management in Residential Construction Series - Brick Installation Drainage Cavity Wall

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Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased

Mold on the sheathing in this attic occurred after attic ventilation was increased
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Monolithic slab with a grade beam

Monolithic slab with a grade beam
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New baffles are stapled in the eaves of this attic prior to installing insulation

New baffles are stapled in the eaves of this attic prior to installing insulation