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Burried and encapsulated ducts in a ceiling plane

Burried and encapsulated ducts in a ceiling plane
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By plotting the heating capacities at -4°F and 5°F and drawing a line between them, the capacity at 0°F can be estimated

By plotting the heating capacities at -4°F and 5°F and drawing a line between them, the capacity at 0°F can be estimated
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Case Study: Rural Development, Inc., Wisdom Way Solar Village, Greenfield, MA

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Caulk or foam seal between the exhaust fan housing and the ceiling gypsum; install a gasket or caulk around the exterior exhaust duct vent

Caulk or foam seal between the exhaust fan housing and the ceiling gypsum; install a gasket or caulk around the exterior exhaust duct vent
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Cavity used for return is not insulated and is not air sealed, which will pull in air from outside

Cavity used for return is not insulated and is not air sealed, which will pull in air from outside
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Cavity was not air sealed

Cavity was not air sealed
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind a tub.
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Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.

Cement board (shown in dark grey) is installed behind an installed tub and shower surround.
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Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans for intermittently balanced whole-house ventilation

Central-fan-integrated supply ventilation with exhaust fans for intermittently balanced whole-house ventilation
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Chase framing is completed and ready for drywall

Chase framing is completed and ready for drywall
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Checking Your Work: Properly Installed HVAC in High-Performance Homes

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Checking Your Work: Properly Installed HVAC in High-Performance Homes

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Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity: Affordable Housing Case Study

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Clothes dryers vented directly to outdoors, except for ventless dryers equipped with a condensate drain

Clothes dryers vented directly to outdoors, except for ventless dryers equipped with a condensate drain
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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 1 - Plan

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 10 - Charging

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 11 - Electrical

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 12 - Startup

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 13 - Odds and Ends

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 14 - Handoff

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 2 - Indoor Unit

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 3 - Outdoor Unit

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 4 - Line Set Covers

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Cold-Climate Air Source Heat Pump Install Guide: Part 5 - Condensate