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Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Smegal Jonathan,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Information sheet with details on pan flashing for exterior walls.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Eng P,
LePage Robert
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
The Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x4 wood frame studs, wood structural panel sheathing (WSP) as wall bracing and added backing for foam sheathing, a layer of rigid foam sheathing insulation up to 1.5 inches thick over the WSP, and a cladding system installed over the foam sheathing in low...
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
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Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
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This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
DOE
Description
Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
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Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.