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Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details

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Right - The duct shows redundant sealing including the caulk, tape, and flashing

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Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier

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New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Lancaster Live/Work Townhome Prototype

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Case study describing a building project in the marine climate.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Pine Mountain Builders, Pine Mountain, Georgia

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Case study describing a builder in Georgia that designs energy-efficient homes for a green community, yielding homes with HERS scores as lowas 59 and electric bills as low as $50 a month.

New Whole-House Solutions Case Study: Nelson Construction: Hamilton Way, Farmington, CT

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Case study describing the design and testing of 10 high-performance homes in Farmington, Connecticut.