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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

Publication Date
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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.

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.

Transformative Efficiency and Automation in Modular Homes (TEAMH)

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Biswas Kaushik,
et al.
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Organization(s)
GTI Energy,
Dvele Inc.,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL
Description
Report documenting the Transformative Efficiency and Automation in Modular Homes (TEAMH) project, which evaluates the integration of advanced building envelope technologies and automation-assisted modular construction to improve residential energy performance and construction efficiency.

Understanding Attic Ventilation, BSD-102

Publication Date
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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.