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CPA
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Technical bulletin addressing surfacing options in regards to composite wood panels and their emission barrier capabilities.
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ASTM
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Specification covering the standard requirements for application of full thickness Portland cement-based plaster for exterior (stucco) and interior work. This standard was produced in the year 2023, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. There are also other versions of...
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ASTM
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Description
Specification covering the standard requirements for application of full thickness Portland cement-based plaster for exterior (stucco) and interior work. This standard was produced in the year 2022, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. There are also other versions of...
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American Technical Publishers,
ATP
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Description
Book describing Carpentry and Construction, Construction Materials, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Construction Equipment, Jobsite Safety, and Working Conditions, Building Design and Print reading, Inspections Survey Instruments and Operations, Foundation and Outdoor Slab Construction, Floor, Wall, and...
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ASTM
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Description
Test method designed to calculate an assigned air permeance of flexible sheet or rigid panel-type materials at a reference air pressure differential of 75 Pa which was published in the year 2021 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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ASTM
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Description
Test method designed to obtain reliable values for the WVTR of plastic film and sheeting which was published in the year 2020 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.
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ANSI,
DHA
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Description
Standard detailing the specific requirements for all face, back, and inner ply grades as well as formaldehyde emissions, moisture content, tolerances, sanding, and grade marking which was published in 2020, can be acquired through a subscription with the ANSI webstore.
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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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Western Wood Products Association,
WWPA
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Description
Document describing common questions about moisture, mold, and wood.
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USCPSC
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Updated detailed information about Formaldehyde.
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BSC
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Description
Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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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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EPA
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Description
Detailed information about Formaldehyde including health effects and strategies to reduce exposure.
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Technical Services Information Bureau,
Walls & Ceilings
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Description
Manual describing design, detailing, material selection and troubleshooting for plaster, IEFs, and drywall, with information on continuous insulation, air barriers, rain screens, and ratings for fire and sound.
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BEC
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Description
Case study about high humidity, mold and condensation on surfaces in S. Florida, and how building characteristics cause and amplify these problems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Description
Guide describing advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.
Organization(s)
Premier SIPS Structural Insulated Panels,
Home Power Magazine
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Description
A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.
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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Description
Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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EPA
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Description
Online course describing mold and mold remediation for environmental and public health professionals.
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DOE
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Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.
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PCA
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Description
Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.
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Intertek
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Description
Presentation about the combustion properties of wood.
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EPA
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EPA’s 2008 Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (as amended in 2010 and 2011), aims to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards associated with renovation, repair and painting activities.
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Green Seal
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Description
Standards for paints and coatings.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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Description
Report summarizing information on wood as an engineering material, and presents properties of wood and wood-based products of particular concern to the architect and engineer.
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GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
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Standard describing GREENGUARD Emission Criteria for use with GREENGUARD Certification Program for Low Emitting Products.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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FEMA
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Description
Report from FEMA describing techniques for floodproofing structures.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
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FEMA
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Description
Report from FEMA on how to reduce damage from localized flooding including planning, drainage, building codes and retrofits, and regulations.
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NIST
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Description
Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.
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UMN,
NSTAR
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Description
Fact sheet describing the moisture properties of wood.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Document providing guidance about choosing the correct caulk for a project.
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National Research Council Canada,
NRC
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Description
Article describing the causes of wood decay and moisture issues.