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Use caulk, foam or equivalent material to seal gap between partition wall

Use caulk, foam or equivalent material to seal gap between partition wall
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Use caulk, foam, or equivalent material to seal gap between common wall

Use caulk, foam, or equivalent material to seal gap between common wall
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Use of Connectors and Brackets

Use of Connectors and Brackets
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Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.

Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.
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Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and debris on the bathroom exhaust fan vents

Use the brush attachment on your vacuum to remove dust and debris on the bathroom exhaust fan vents
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Use the wall switch to turn on the bathroom exhaust fan

Use the wall switch to turn on the bathroom exhaust fan
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Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured

Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured
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Vent the kitchen fan exhaust directly to the outside, not into an attic, crawlspace, or space between floors

Vent the kitchen fan exhaust directly to the outside, not into an attic, crawlspace, or space between floors
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Ventilation in this dwelling unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler

Ventilation in this dwelling unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler
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Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately

Ventilation in this unit is provided by an Energy Recovery Ventilator; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake; conditioned air is provided by an air handler and dehumidification is provided separately
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Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades

Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades
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Wall Assembly | Madrona Passive House

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Wall Bracing IV: Seismic-Related Provisions

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Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

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Wallingford Passive House | Framing Details

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (1)

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (2)

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Walls Behind Showers and Tubs (3)

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WaterSense approved toilet

WaterSense approved toilet
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WaterSense-labeled showerheads release ≤ 0.35 gallons of water in a 10-second flow test.

WaterSense-labeled showerheads release ≤ 0.35 gallons of water in a 10-second flow test.
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What Type of Connection is Critical in Creating a Continuous Path Differing Loads?

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When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.

When adding an addition to an existing home, the new construction must meet current code.
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When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing

When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing