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Use stainless steel screws and hat channels to attach cladding to metal-framed buildings while minimizing thermal transfer

Use stainless steel screws and hat channels to attach cladding to metal-framed buildings while minimizing thermal transfer
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Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater to a straight wall to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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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 dust brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the air filters of your heat pump water heater

Use the dust brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the air filters of your heat pump water heater
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Use the remote control or your thermostat to turn off the heat pumps

Use the remote control or your thermostat to turn off the heat pumps
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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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Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.

Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.
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Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, drill pilot holes at marks indicating the placement of the mounting bracket.

Using a drill bit slightly smaller than the screw, drill pilot holes at marks indicating the placement of the mounting bracket.
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Using dry wall clips or a 1x nailer strip to avoid the third stud in corners provides more room for insulation and reduces lumber.

Using dry wall clips or a 1x nailer strip to avoid the third stud in corners provides more room for insulation and reduces lumber.
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Using outdoor misters or spray fountains can cool the outside air before it enters the house

Using outdoor misters or spray fountains can cool the outside air before it enters the house
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Using roof and wall materials with a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) will reduce heat gains.

Using roof and wall materials with a high Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) will reduce heat gains.
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Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured

Utilities are commonly recessed into cutouts in the foam after concrete has been poured
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Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank

Utility room floor plan showing solar hot water tank
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Vacuum is used to clean a reusable air filter for a ductless heat pump

Vacuum is used to clean a reusable air filter for a ductless heat pump
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Vapor retarder already applied to the floor of the crawlspace and wrapping up the interior perimeter walls, lapped and sealed at the seams

Vapor retarder already applied to the floor of the crawlspace and wrapping up the interior perimeter walls, lapped and sealed at the seams
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Vapor-permeable mineral wool insulation is installed on the exterior side of the sill beam during an exterior wall retrofit to allow the sill beam to dry to the outside

Vapor-permeable mineral wool insulation is installed on the exterior side of the sill beam during an exterior wall retrofit to allow the sill beam to dry to the outside
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Variable-speed pool pumps can cut energy use by 50% to 90% compared to standard single-speed pumps

Variable-speed pool pumps can cut energy use by 50% to 90% compared to standard single-speed pumps
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Variable-speed pump with low head loss filter and piping layout

Variable-speed pump with low head loss filter and piping layout
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Variation of maximum negative main wind force resisting system (MWFRS) pressures based on envelope procedures for low-rise buildings.

Variation of maximum negative main wind force resisting system (MWFRS) pressures based on envelope procedures for low-rise buildings.
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Vegetated swales help to control storm water runoff and can filter out pollutants.

Vegetated swales help to control storm water runoff and can filter out pollutants.
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Vegetated swales, pervious pavers, pocket parks, and retention of existing trees all help to minimize runoff and lessen impacts on municipal sewer systems.

Vegetated swales, pervious pavers, pocket parks, and retention of existing trees all help to minimize runoff and lessen impacts on municipal sewer systems.
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Vegetation types are grouped by water usage in a technique known as hydrozoning to reduce overall water consumption.

Vegetation types are grouped by water usage in a technique known as hydrozoning to reduce overall water consumption.
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Velocity measurement locations for round and rectangular ducts; velocity measurements should be taken at several locations representative of equal sectional areas across the duct cross-sectional area

Velocity measurement locations for round and rectangular ducts; velocity measurements should be taken at several locations representative of equal sectional areas across the duct cross-sectional area
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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