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Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views

Vertical side-shading, such as these side fins, can provide effective summertime shading for north-facing windows, but are generally not recommended for other orientations due to their marginal performance and restricted views as compared to horizontal shading devices.
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Vertical trellises and tall shrubs provide very effective shading to the east-facing wall of this home.

Vertical trellises and tall shrubs provide very effective shading to the east-facing wall of this home.
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Vertical ventilation pipe

Vertical ventilation pipe
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VESA mounts can be used to secure televisions to the wall and prevent damage during seismic events

VESA mounts can be used to secure televisions to the wall and prevent damage during seismic events
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Vibration pads can be installed under the corners of the clothes washer for quieter operation.

Vibration pads can be installed under the corners of the clothes washer for quieter operation.
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View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside

View-preserving interior solar screens such as these help reduce glare and solar heat gain while maintaining view to the outside
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Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.

Vines growing on vertical trellises, along with tall shrubs, provide very effective shade for the east side of this house.
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Vinyl and aluminum soffit panels can blow away in high winds if not properly connected.

Vinyl and aluminum soffit panels can blow away in high winds if not properly connected.
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Vinyl frame window

Vinyl frame window
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Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades

Visual inspection shows a considerable amount of dust has accumulated on this bathroom exhaust fan motor and fan blades
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Voice of the Builder: DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Builders Share their Secrets for Cost-Effective High-Performance Homes

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Wall Assembly | Madrona Passive House

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Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible brick cladding and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.
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Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation.

Wall assembly with non-combustible fiber cement cladding, metal hat-channel furring for air gap and fire-resistant or retardant rigid insulation, sheathing, framing and cavity insulation
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Wall Bracing IV: Seismic-Related Provisions

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Wall Bracing V: Building Wood Framed Structures for High Wind Resistance

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Wall Bracing: Satisfy the code with strong, resilient, fully sheathed walls

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Wall Construction

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Wall controls operate the windows and fans allowing homeowners to capture prevailing breezes.

Wall controls operate the windows and fans allowing homeowners to capture prevailing breezes.
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Wall damage caused by leak due to improper flashing

Wall damage caused by leak due to improper flashing
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Wall grilles installed high and low on the wall of the heat pump water heater closet allow passive ventilation of a small room with warmer air coming in at the top and cooler exhaust air exiting at the bottom of the wall

Wall grilles installed high and low on the wall of the heat pump water heater closet allow passive ventilation of a small room with warmer air coming in at the top and cooler exhaust air exiting at the bottom of the wall
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Wall missing air barrier

Wall missing air barrier
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Wall Mount Chimney Range Hood for Aesthetic Use, Newport Partners.

Wall Mount Chimney Range Hood for Aesthetic Use, Newport Partners.
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Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.

Wall space is provided next to the electrical panel in the garage for the home’s photovoltaics system.