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ACCA Manual RS - Comfort, Air Quality, and Efficiency by Design

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Author(s)
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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Organization(s)
ACCA
Description
The manual covers residential zoning issues - multiple, single-zone, and central multi-zone systems - and includes advice on working with homeowners to adapt the heating or cooling system design to meet modern home design features.

Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

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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.