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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside

A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used

A floor cavity between the first and second floor can provide a conditioned space for HVAC ducts if the rim joists are insulated and air sealed, if sufficient space is available, and if open-web floor joists are used
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A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.

A push button operates the on-demand hot water circulation pump in this master bathroom.
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A Quick Guide on How to Select a New Stove for Home Heat

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A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.

A raised wood pier foundation can raise the subfloor above the design flood elevation.
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A typical older masonry home with unreinforced brick walls, wood floors, and a wood roof

A typical older masonry home with unreinforced brick walls, wood floors, and a wood roof
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A water-resistant backer board is installed behind the shower tiles.

A water-resistant backer board is installed behind the shower tiles.
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A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.

A WaterSense-labeled showerhead is tested to ensure a flow of ≤ 0.35 gallons in a 10-second test.
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Adding air-sealing and rigid foam insulation at the wall-to-overhanging floor juncture at the outside corner of an existing home

Adding air-sealing and rigid foam insulation at the wall-to-overhanging floor juncture at the outside corner of an existing home
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After setting precast concrete basement walls on an 8-inch bed of trap rock, this builder sprayed 2 inches of closed-cell spray foam directly onto the ground then laid piping for radiant floor heating before pouring the concrete floor slab.

After setting precast concrete basement walls on an 8-inch bed of trap rock, this builder sprayed 2 inches of closed-cell spray foam directly onto the ground then laid piping for radiant floor heating before pouring the concrete floor slab.
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation with 2x4 sleepers
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 1x3 wood furring
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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring

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Air barrier at garage band joist - 1 inch rigid insulation with 2x2 wood furring
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Air seal and insulate around the exhaust fan with a rigid foam box

Air seal and insulate around the exhaust fan with a rigid foam box
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Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.

Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space.
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Air seal the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawlspace and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.

Air seal the floor above an unconditioned basement or crawlspace and make sure floor insulation is in full contact with the underside of the subfloor.
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Air seal the top, bottom, and sides of a cantilevered floor cavity and ensure that insulation is in full contact with all sides without voids.

Air seal the top, bottom, and sides of a cantilevered floor cavity and ensure that insulation is in full contact with all sides without voids.
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Air sealing at cantilevered manufactured fireplace assembly

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Air sealing at cantilevered manufactured fireplace assembly
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Air sealing at corner vertical bathtub chase

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Air sealing at corner vertical bathtub chase
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Air sealing at platform for manufactured fireplace assembly

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Air sealing at platform for manufactured fireplace assembly
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Air sealing behind shower with cavity rigid insulation

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Air sealing behind shower with cavity rigid insulation
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Air sealing behind shower with thin-profile sheathing

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Air sealing behind shower with thin-profile sheathing
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Air sealing behind tub with cavity rigid insulation

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Air sealing behind tub with cavity rigid insulation
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Air sealing behind tub with thin-profile sheathing - section

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Air sealing behind tub with thin-profile sheathing - section