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Exhaust pipe should be made of smooth, rigid duct and any bends should be gradual, not sharp

Exhaust pipe should be made of smooth, rigid duct and any bends should be gradual, not sharp
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Existing Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Deep Energy Retrofit in the Pacific Northwest

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Fan CFM rating is higher than the requirement increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed

Fan CFM rating is higher than the requirement increasing the likelihood that it will meet the performance level once installed
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Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole

Floor cavity pressure is measured by inserting a tube into the floor cavity using an extension pole
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For better temperature distribution and air quality, every bedroom and all of the common spaces in this home have ducted returns to the central heat pump and all bathroom exhaust fans are controlled by a condensation sensor and timer switch.

For better temperature distribution and air quality, every bedroom and all of the common spaces in this home have ducted returns to the central heat pump and all bathroom exhaust fans are controlled by a condensation sensor and timer switch.
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For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls

For slabs on grade in CZ 4 and higher, 100% of slab edge insulated to ≥ R-5 at the depth specified by the 2009 IECC and aligned with thermal boundary of the walls
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High Performance Builder Spotlight: Treasure Homes Inc.

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High Performance Plumbing Fixtures and The Flood Hardy Wall

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High-Performance Homes - A Simpler Design Strategy

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Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.

Hot and cold water hose connections and valves are common sources of leaks at kitchen and bathroom faucets.
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ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck

ICF forms are filled with the use of a concrete pumper truck
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ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging

ICFs provide continuous wall insulation from the roof to the footing with very little thermal bridging
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In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.

In cathedral ceilings, parallel chord trusses allow thicker insulation levels over the exterior wall top plates.
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In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.

In cold climates, install slab edge insulation when pouring slab on grade foundations.
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In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake

In this dwelling unit ventilation configuration, a forced air system provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from the bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust is provided by a range hood with a dedicated makeup air intake
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In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately

In this ventilation configuration, an air handler provides outside air at the same rate as the air being exhausted from a bathroom fan; local kitchen exhaust has a dedicated makeup air intake; dehumidification is provided separately
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Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic

Infrared imaging shows cold conditioned air pouring out of the open floor cavities under this attic kneewall into the hot unconditioned attic
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Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed

Infrared thermography during depressurization testing reveals air leakage at corner of spray foam-insulated room where wood-to-wood seams in framing were not air sealed
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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation

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Inset band joist at mudsill - 1 1/2 inch rigid insulation
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Inset band joist at top plate

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Inset band joist at top plate
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Inset band joist at wood floor truss

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Inset band joist at wood floor truss
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Inset shear panel assembly

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Inset shear panel assembly
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Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding

Install a housewrap drainage plane between the SIP panels and the exterior cladding
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Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.

Install an air barrier behind showers and tubs installed on exterior walls.