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Close the water inlet valve before cleaning the water line filter on this tankless water heater

Close the water inlet valve before cleaning the water line filter on this tankless water heater
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Install new insulation on the refrigerant line of your air conditioner’s compressor unit to protect the pipe and improve your cooling system’s efficiency.

Install new insulation on the refrigerant line of your air conditioner’s compressor unit to protect the pipe and improve your cooling system’s efficiency.
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Pull off strips of old caulk using pliers or your fingers. Remove residual caulk using a razor scraper.

Pull off strips of old caulk using pliers or your fingers. Remove residual caulk using a razor scraper.
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The new pipe insulation on these heat pump refrigerant lines is wrapped in UV-resistant tape starting from the bottom and working up; the tape layers are shingled to prevent water entry.

The new pipe insulation on these heat pump refrigerant lines is wrapped in UV-resistant tape starting from the bottom and working up; the tape layers are shingled to prevent water entry.
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The thermometer in this freezer indicates an acceptable temperature below 0°F (-18°C)

The thermometer in this freezer indicates an acceptable temperature below 0°F (-18°C)
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Use two metal straps, available in kits, to secure the water heater one-third from the top and one-third from the bottom of the tank

Use two metal straps, available in kits, to secure the water heater one-third from the top and one-third from the bottom of the tank
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[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] design studio built this attached home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.

[bundle] Design Studio built this custom for buyer home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to DOE Zero Energy Ready Home specifications in 2021.
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[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.

[bundle] design studio built this custom spec home in the marine climate in Bellingham, WA, and certified it to Zero Energy Ready Home in 2016.
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2018 Long-term National Seismic Hazard Map

2018 Long-term National Seismic Hazard Map
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 1A: Unvented Flat Roof, 2x4 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Pier Foundation

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Cathedral Ceiling, 2x6 Wall, Pier Foundation
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic with Spray Foam at Roof Deck, 2x6 Wall-CMU Wall, Elevated Slab
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2A: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Flat Roof, Unvented, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade (with notes)
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2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade

2021 IECC Climate Zone 2B: Unvented Attic, 2x6 Wall, Monolithic Slab on Grade