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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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Author(s)
Advanced Energy
Organization(s)
Advanced Energy
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Description
Information sheet containing images and descriptions of cantilevers.
Author(s)
Carpet and Rug Institute
Organization(s)
CRI
Publication Date
Description
Carpet and Rug Institute website homepage.
Author(s)
Portland Cement Association
Organization(s)
Portland Cement Association
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Description
Document discussing moisture considerations and testing techniques for concrete floors.
Author(s)
Parker,
Sherwin,
Hermelink
Organization(s)
FSEC
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Description
Report about an experimental evaluation has been conducted on a night sky cooling system designed to substantially reduce space cooling needs in homes in North American climates.
Author(s)
ICF Systems
Organization(s)
Massachusetts Building Products
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Information sheet including a checklist of steps to follow for pouring concrete.
Author(s)
Lstiburek
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.