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Use hat channels attached to the steel studs with stainless steel screws through the rigid foam to attach cladding with less thermal bridging

Use hat channels attached to the steel studs with stainless steel screws through the rigid foam to attach cladding with less thermal bridging
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Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling

Use ICAT-rated recessed lights and caulk the housing to the ceiling
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Use low-expanding canned spray foam to seal unused holes, gaps around wires, and seams in the outlet box.

Use low-expanding canned spray foam to seal unused holes, gaps around wires, and seams in the outlet box.
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Use masking tape as a removable sealer to stop air from leaking around the return grille filter.

Use masking tape as a removable sealer to stop air from leaking around the return grille filter.
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Use of Connectors and Brackets

Use of Connectors and Brackets
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Use only Underwriters Laboratory UL-181 approved tape

Use only Underwriters Laboratory UL-181 approved tape
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Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.

Use plumbers metal strapping, wood blocking, and shelving brackets to secure a water heater in a corner to prevent tipping during an earthquake.
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Use proper lapping of siding to keep water flowing down and out of walls.

Use proper lapping of siding to keep water flowing down and out of walls.
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Use pry bars to remove the trim around an existing window to access the rough opening

Use pry bars to remove the trim around an existing window to access the rough opening
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Use sheet goods to seal holes around drain pipes under the tub

Use sheet goods to seal holes around drain pipes under the tub
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Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.

Use staggered 2x4 studs to minimize thermal bridging in hot climate zones.
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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