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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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Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detaining advanced framing techniques, including discussion of cost and energy savings.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study discussing how housewraps restrict or permit the passage of water molecules based on size, but cannot control the direction in which the water vapor molecules move.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
Author(s)
Ueno,
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the use of spray polyurethane foam in residential buildings.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing air leakage in buildings.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
Author(s)
Grin,
Lstiburek
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Report that provides information and specifications to anyone that is attempting to air seal existing attics.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Discussion of building sheathing.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Building science insight into crawlspaces.