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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Ice Dams, BSD-135

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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.

Sidewall Blowing Tips and Tricks

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Author(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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Organization(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Description
High-density sidewall cavity insulation can be a major comfort and savings boost. It saves energy by slowing both conductive and convective losses, but only if the right things are done and done right. This always requires site-specific thinking.

Stucco that Works

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Author(s)
DeKorne Clayton
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Description
Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.

Understanding Attic Ventilation, BSD-102

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.