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Measure Guideline: Guidance on Taped Insulating Sheathing Drainage Planes

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Author(s)
Grin Aaron,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
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.

Residential Mechanical Precooling

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Author(s)
German Alea,
Hoeschele Marc
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group
Description
Report evaluating mechanical AC precooling strategies in homes as a method for improving the load factor by shifting cooling operation from on-peak to off-peak hours.