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Designing with the Air Barrier as a Priority
These smart air-sealing details illustrate how producing a great air barrier begins on the drawing board
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HVAC for a Slab-on-Grade House
Plenum trusses are a solution for running the ducts for a ducted minisplit in a house with no crawlspace or basement and an unconditioned attic
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Wall/Floor Connections
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