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A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath.

A site-built rafter roof with a raised top plate allows for more insulation underneath.
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A small, single-zone cooling system such as this ductless mini-split heat pump can be a very effective way to provide emergency cooling with a low power draw on a backup power system.

A small, single-zone cooling system such as this ductless mini-split heat pump can be a very effective way to provide emergency cooling with a low power draw on a backup power system.
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A solar tube provides more natural light while maintaining privacy for this bathroom.

A solar tube provides more natural light while maintaining privacy for this bathroom.
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A sprayer-applied waterproofing covers the grout-filled top course of concrete foundation blocks to prevent moisture migration from the ground into the framing.

A sprayer-applied waterproofing covers the grout-filled top course of concrete foundation blocks to prevent moisture migration from the ground into the framing.
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A standard garden hose is connected to the drain valve to drain the water heater tank.

A standard garden hose is connected to the drain valve to drain the water heater tank.
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A standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves

A standard site-built roof of rafters may pinch the insulation at the eaves
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A static pressure measurement is taken on this air handler using probes on the supply and return sides of the fan.

A static pressure measurement is taken on this air handler using probes on the supply and return sides of the fan.
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A storm water management system channels rainwater to retention chambers buried in the front yard.

A storm water management system channels rainwater to retention chambers buried in the front yard.
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A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet

A strip of OSB sheathing is installed along the perimeter when retrofitting a flat roof with a parapet
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A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams

A structural spline made of a solid 2x is used where needed to meet structural load requirements at SIP panel seams
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A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler

A supplemental dehumidifier can be integrated with the central air handler
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A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed

A supplemental dehumidifier is integrated with the home’s HVAC air handler to provide extra dehumidification when needed
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A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams

A surface spline reduces thermal bridging much more than a structural spline at SIP panel seams
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A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.

A swale and berm can be installed together across a slope to slow the downhill flow of water.
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A tankless gas water heater provides continual hot water.

A tankless gas water heater provides continual hot water.
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A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside

A technician assembles the spray sealant injection system to seal HVAC ducts from the inside
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A technician conducts a duct blaster test

A technician conducts a duct blaster test
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A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.

A tempered glass window can be identified by the “bug” or white etched label at one corner of the window.
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A theatrical fog machine produces dense fog can be used to blow fog into a duct system to make leaks obvious.

A theatrical fog machine produces dense fog can be used to blow fog into a duct system to make leaks obvious.
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A theatrical fog machine produces dense fog that can be used to blow fog into a duct system to make leaks obvious.

A theatrical fog machine produces dense fog that can be used to blow fog into a duct system to make leaks obvious.
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A thermosiphon solar hot water system heats a fluid in the solar collector; the heated fluid heats potable water in a roof top tank.

A thermosiphon solar hot water system heats a fluid in the solar collector; the heated fluid heats potable water in a roof top tank.
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A thick vapor barrier and radon vent pipe keep soil gases out of the home.

A thick vapor barrier and radon vent pipe keep soil gases out of the home.
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A thin-triple window uses a narrow interior glass pane and narrower gaps between panels often filled with krypton, rather than argon gas, to achieve triple-pane performance with an IGU that fits in a double-pane window frame

A thin-triple window uses a narrow interior glass pane and narrower gaps between panels often filled with krypton, rather than argon gas, to achieve triple-pane performance with an IGU that fits in a double-pane window frame
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A thoughtful landscaping plan can increase the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces while reducing water usage.

A thoughtful landscaping plan can increase the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces while reducing water usage.