Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow; results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article outlining the use of spray polyurethane foam in residential buildings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the evolution of the IRC to permit class 3 vapor retarders (latex paint) in walls coupled with exterior continuous insulation to allow drying and reduce condensation risk.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report describing wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inch and require a secondary cladding attachment location exterior to the insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
A book about structurally insulated panels.
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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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.
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Description
Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
How hard can it be to insulate a flat sheet of concrete? I mean you only have three choices – on the top, on the bottom, or on the edge. OK, you might have some combination of the three as well.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study describing the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.