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Building Science Corporation
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Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
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Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
BSC
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Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.
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Building Science Corporation
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A book about structurally insulated panels.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study describing a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, health, and comfort.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report describing a deep energy retrofit project for a two-family wood framed home located in Belmont, Massachusetts.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report analyzing results in crawlspace retrofits in multifamily buildings.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Expert Meeting about interior insulation retrofit of mass masonry wall assemblies held on July 30, 2011.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study developing baseline engineering analysis to support the installation of thick layers of exterior insulation (2 in. to 8 in.) on existing masonry walls and wood framed walls.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study to determine the impact resistance performance of advanced framed wall systems with insulating sheathing as the primary sheathing from wind blown debris.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the use of spray polyurethane foam in residential buildings.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
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Building Science Corporation
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This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior.
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Building Science Corporation
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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inch and require a secondary cladding attachment location exterior to the insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing the use of mineral fiber insulating sheathing in a high performance enclosure retrofit package.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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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Building Science Corporation
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Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Building Science Corporation,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Building Science Corporation,
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science insight into crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.