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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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Veridian Homes: Cold Climate Region 40+% Energy Savings

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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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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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Wind-Damage Reduction as a Function of Retrofit Level

Wind-Damage Reduction as a Function of Retrofit Level
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Window head at window frame wall

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Window head at window frame wall
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Window head at wood frame wall

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Window head at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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Window sill at wood frame wall

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Window sill at wood frame wall
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With the nailed block method, wood blocks are attached to the sill plate and the cripple wall plywood is attached to the block to provide shear strength for correctly bracing a cripple wall in a seismic retrofit

With the nailed block method, wood blocks are attached to the sill plate and the cripple wall plywood is attached to the block to provide shear strength for correctly bracing a cripple wall in a seismic retrofit
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WPPI GreenMax-Chambers Residence: Near Zero Energy Monitoring Summary

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Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor

Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
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Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor

Wrong - Air barrier behind tub does not extend down to floor
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind shower
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area

Wrong - Air barrier missing behind tub area
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Wrong - Bathroom fan not caulked and sealed

Wrong - Bathroom fan not caulked and sealed