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…versatility of insulated concrete forms. The curved turret…
…with insulated forms before concrete was poured. When Energy…
…a traditional "2-by" wood frame, Trudeau opted for insulated concrete forms, or ICFs. Built…

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… Slab. This is a concrete slab that sits directly…
…continuously behind a wood frame wall with the wall cavity…
…continuously behind a wood frame wall with the wall cavity…
…or capillaries. The concrete then wicks water and…

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…the Institute recommends attaching roof sheathing to the trusses with ring-shank nails…
…by Tommy Crow. "We use individual concrete tile that is foamed in, mortared in…
…that extends from the foundation to the wood frame. "Keep trees planted away from the…

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…directly over an ice-and-water barrier to seal the roof sheathing and protect against the elements. Synthetic underlayments…
…provides a vital second layer of protection on top of the sheathing to help keep moisture out. It is necessary for roofing manufacturers…

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…panel joints to keep out the rain if the roof covering is lost. The Peel & Seal tape seals the joints between the TechShield sheathing panels so rain won't run between them and into the house. Peel & Seal reflects heat to keep interiors cool and to reduce…

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…airtight and insulated metal or wood frame and a black metal plate for…
…be made ocinder blockck, concrete, or wood. They must be tightly…
…high temperature plastic. Concrete and wood (hot tub) tanks…
…through pipes embedded in a thin concrete slab floor, which then radiates…

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…thermal mass) such as water, masonry, or concrete to store the heat for long periods…
…essentially a high-mass brick, stone, concrete, or adobe wall that has glazing on the…
…Trombe Wall to the exterior. Most wood frame houses cannot support the weight of an…

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