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Trapezoid swale design

Trapezoid swale design
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Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Turned down concrete slab - 1 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 1 inch rigid insulation
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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation

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Turned down concrete slab - 3/4 inch rigid insulation
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Two inches (R-10) of rigid foam line the interior of the perimeter footing walls before the post-tensioned slab is poured.

Two inches (R-10) of rigid foam line the interior of the perimeter footing walls before the post-tensioned slab is poured.
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UAF Cooperative Extension Service: Radon Mitigation in Super-Insulated Slab

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Urinal.

Urinal.
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Use a vacuum brush attachment or a soft dry cloth to clean the light fixture of the exhaust fan/light

Use a vacuum brush attachment or a soft dry cloth to clean the light fixture of the exhaust fan/light
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Use a vacuum brush attachment to clean the exhaust fan motor and blades

Use a vacuum brush attachment to clean the exhaust fan motor and blades
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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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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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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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Water intrusion

Water intrusion
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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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Well insulated slab

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

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