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Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.

Closed-cell backer rod is installed for air-sealing window and door rough openings.
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Closed-cell foam backer rod is installed into the rough opening around this existing window to provide air sealing.

Closed-cell foam backer rod is installed into the rough opening around this existing window to provide air sealing.
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Closed-cell spray foam insulation covers the attic floor to provide a continuous air control layer.

Closed-cell spray foam insulation covers the attic floor to provide a continuous air control layer.
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Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.

Coated sheathing is used to box the windows in this double wall.
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Cold Climate Building Techniques and Concepts: Cathedral Roofs

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Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.

Common methods for plywood shutter attachment to wood-frame and masonry walls.
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Common window water infiltration pathways

Common window water infiltration pathways
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Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows

Comparison of three homes showing the amount of wall insulation needed to achieve a whole-wall insulation value of R-19 when the wall has double- versus triple-pane windows.
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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

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Completed wall retrofit of masonry home (on right) showing new lap siding attached over four inches of rigid foam; windows were boxed with plywood to accommodate depth of foam plus 1x4 furring strips

Completed wall retrofit of masonry home (on right) showing new lap siding attached over four inches of rigid foam; windows were boxed with plywood to accommodate depth of foam plus 1x4 furring strips
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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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Conceptual stack framing drawing

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Conceptual stack framing drawing
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Concrete slab pan flashing for doors

Concrete slab pan flashing for doors
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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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Condensation in storm windows can be prevented by air sealing around the storm window and allowing some ventilation to the outside from the original window

Condensation in storm windows can be prevented by air sealing around the storm window and allowing some ventilation to the outside from the original window
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Condensation in storm windows can be prevented by air sealing around the storm window and allowing some ventilation to the outside from the original window

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Condensation in storm windows can be prevented by air sealing around the storm window and allowing some ventilation to the outside from the original window.
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Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit

Condensation potential for interior storm window retrofit
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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 I in housewrap

Cut I in housewrap
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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