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When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.

When architects and builders think of the house as a systems, all of the parts are designed to work together for a healthy, durable home that minimizes builder callbacks while cutting energy, maintenance, and repair costs down the road.
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When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard

When averaged over several years, more fatalities are caused by extreme heat than by any other weather-related hazard
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When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.

When closing the grille cover over the return duct after replacing the furnace filter, make sure that the filter is properly sitting in the space and the latches or screws are securely fastened.
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When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing

When condensation forms on the interior side of wall sheathing and is not able to dry out, it can lead to mold growth and rotting of wall sheathing and framing
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When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.

When correctly installed, drip edge flashing directs rainwater into the gutter.
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When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.

When filling a water heater tank, open the cold water valve (on left) to begin filling the tank and turn on one or two faucets for hot water (right), allowing air to escape from the tank.
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When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.

When flood waters reach living areas, the resulting mold and contamination can greatly increase clean up time and costs.
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When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.

When HVAC systems are installed in enclosed garages, it is preferable that the equipment is located within an air-sealed room that is connected to the conditioned space.
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When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.

When installing a new clothes washer measure the space where it will be installed and any doorways it will have to go through to ensure it will fit.
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When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.

When installing a new clothes washer, connect the hot, cold, and drain hoses; the drain hose should extend less than 6 inches into the drain to allow an air gap so that water doesn’t get siphoned back into the washing machine.
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When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.

When installing blinds, use the manufacturer’s instructions to mark the locations of the mounting brackets at the top of the window with a perpendicular line.
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When installing ductwork to vent a range hood to outside, a hole saw can be used to cut through the exterior wall.

When installing ductwork to vent a range hood to outside, a hole saw can be used to cut through the exterior wall.
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When installing exhaust fan ducts, use as few elbows as possible

When installing exhaust fan ducts, use as few elbows as possible
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When installing exhaust fan ducts, use rigid metal ductwork

When installing exhaust fan ducts, use rigid metal ductwork
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When installing exhaust fan ducts, use the shortest duct runs possible to the outside

When installing exhaust fan ducts, use the shortest duct runs possible to the outside
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When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.

When installing fasteners in roof sheathing, common mistakes include using the wrong size fasteners, missing the framing members, overdriving nails, and using too many or too few fasteners.
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When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.

When installing insulated vinyl siding around windows, flashing finials should be notched to allow for tabs and corner attachments at each window corner.
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When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter

When installing piping and wiring, do not block access to the filter
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When it comes to refrigerant line insulation, the 80-20 rule does not apply! Insulate the whole pipe.

When it comes to refrigerant line insulation, the 80-20 rule does not apply! Insulate the whole pipe.
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When looking for plumbing pipes to find floor penetrations, remember that plumbing pipe may consist of several different materials, such as PEX (white pipes on left), copper (right), plastic, or insulated with foam (gray, far right).

When looking for plumbing pipes to find floor penetrations, remember that plumbing pipe may consist of several different materials, such as PEX (white pipes on left), copper (right), plastic, or insulated with foam (gray, far right).
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When measuring for the last piece in a course of vinyl siding, measure from the corner post to the foam of the neighboring piece and subtract 1/4 inch to provide room for expansion.

When measuring for the last piece in a course of vinyl siding, measure from the corner post to the foam of the neighboring piece and subtract 1/4 inch to provide room for expansion.
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When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.

When moisture is trapped inside walls, mold can grow unchecked, causing damage to the walls and health impacts for the occupants.
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When no automatic gas shutoff valve is installed at the meter, the gas valve can be shut off using a wrench

When no automatic gas shutoff valve is installed at the meter, the gas valve can be shut off using a wrench
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When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.

When ordering window blinds, take height measurements in three locations and use the longest height measurement; add at least 2 inches for outside-mount blinds.