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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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Basement Insulation, Info 511

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.

High-R Roofs Case Study Analysis, BA-1006

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Author(s)
Straube John,
Grin Aaron
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.

IRC FAQ: Conditioned Attics, GM-0905

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.

Westford House, BSI-018

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.