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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
Author(s)
Lukachko Alex,
Lstiburek Joseph
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report discussing Building America whole house systems research within the broad effort to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of building and provides specific recommendations for future Building America research based on Building Science Corporations experience with several recent...
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Lstiburek
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
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Lstiburek
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.
Author(s)
Schumacher
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Article discussing the risks that can occur from undercutting bedroom doors to provide return airflow from bedrooms, as well as corrective measures that can be taken to address these risks.