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2021 IECC Window Detail: CMU Wall with Stucco

2021 IECC Window Detail: CMU Wall with Stucco
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Double Wall Framed with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum, or Vinyl)

2021 IECC Window Detail: Double Wall Framed with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum, or Vinyl)
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with a WRB, Rigid Insulation, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl) or Stucco

2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with a WRB, Rigid Insulation, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl) or Stucco
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl, or Stucco)

2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl, or Stucco)
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, Thick Rigid Insulation, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)

2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB, Thick Rigid Insulation, and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Rigid Insulation and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)

2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Rigid Insulation and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Thick Rigid Insulation and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)

2021 IECC Window Detail: Framed Wall with Thick Rigid Insulation and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)
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2021 IECC Window Detail: ICF Wall with Stucco

2021 IECC Window Detail: ICF Wall with Stucco
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2021 IECC Window Detail: Strapped 2x6 Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)

2021 IECC Window Detail: Strapped 2x6 Framed Wall with Plywood or OSB Sheathing, a WRB and Siding (Wood, Fiber Cement, Aluminum or Vinyl)
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A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic

A 1- and ½-story home with a room located in the attic and the thermal boundary located at either a) the walls and ceiling of the attic room with small vented attic spaces or b) the roof line for an unvented attic
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A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed

A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed
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A bathroom exhaust fan can be installed to vent either out through the wall or up through the roof.

A bathroom exhaust fan can be installed to vent either out through the wall or up through the roof.
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A battery storage system can provide reliable back-up power during a grid power outage

A battery storage system can provide reliable back-up power during a grid power outage
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A battery storage system's capacity is shown using three different usage approaches.

A battery storage system's capacity is shown using three different usage approaches.
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A below-grade foundation wall with a damp-proof coating

A below-grade foundation wall with a damp-proof coating
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A blower door is installed in a doorway and is ready for testing

A blower door is installed in a doorway and is ready for testing
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A blower door is used to test air leakage in this multifamily building during construction

A blower door is used to test air leakage in this multifamily building during construction
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A boiler system can be set up with primary and secondary loops to supply hot water for multiple uses

A boiler system can be set up with primary and secondary loops to supply hot water for multiple uses
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A box was constructed of rigid foam and sheathing tape to insulate this return plenum in the attic.

A box was constructed of rigid foam and sheathing tape to insulate this return plenum in the attic.
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A braced water heater is attached to a raised platform that is anchored to the floor

A braced water heater is attached to a raised platform that is anchored to the floor
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A builder meets with utility staff at a job site.

A builder meets with utility staff at a job site.
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A builder, energy efficiency consultant, and crew supervisor inspect a spray foam installation.

A builder, energy efficiency consultant, and crew supervisor inspect a spray foam installation.
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A Category I induced draft boiler uses an induced draft fan to pull air through the combustion chamber and to the flue

A Category I induced draft boiler uses an induced draft fan to pull air through the combustion chamber and to the flue
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A caulk gun is a simple but power tool for sealing narrow cracks between framing and around penetrations.

A caulk gun is a simple but power tool for sealing narrow cracks between framing and around penetrations.