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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Research study discussing how housewraps restrict or permit the passage of water molecules based on size, but cannot control the direction in which the water vapor molecules move.
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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Author(s)
Baker Peter,
Eng P,
LePage Robert
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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Author(s)
Kochkin Vladimir,
Wiehagen Joseph
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
HIRL
Description
Part I of the Guide addresses walls constructed with 2x6 wood frame studs, wood structural panel (WSP) sheathing as exterior sheathing, gypsum board as interior sheathing, and a cladding system installed over WSP sheathing in low-rise residential buildings up to three stories in height.
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Author(s)
Hoeschele Marc,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Alliance for Residential Building Innovation,
ARBI,
Davis Energy Group,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Article from NREL on wall construction guidelines for homes in hot climate zones.
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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.
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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
DOE
Description
Information sheet about types and installation of insulation.