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Assessing the Impact of Thickness of the Performance of Stucco Cladding

2004

Brown William C,

Dietrich Mike,

Latimer Mark

American Society of Heating,

American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,

ASHRAE

A report that evaluates the force it takes to crack stucco of various thicknesses.

Designing Energy Efficient New Homes for a Warm Climate

2019

EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension

Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.

Drain the Rain…On the Plane…the Drainage Plane, BSI–112

2019

Lstiburek Joseph W

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.

FORTIFIED Home Choosing the Right Tape

2019

Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

IBHS

Checklist providing recommendations for the right tape in order to reduce the risk of leaks during storms with wind-driven rain.

How to Properly Install Polymeric Siding and Soffit in Coastal Areas

2019

Vinyl Siding Institute

Factsheet describing proper methods for installing vinyl siding and soffit coverings in high wind and coastal areas.

Performance Standard for Wood-Based Structural-Use Panels, Voluntary Product Standard PS 2-04

2004

National Institute of Standards and Technology

NIST

Standards for requirements, performance, construction, workmanship and others for structural-use panels.

Phase Change Materials for Energy Efficiency in Buildings and Their Use in Mortars

2019

Frigione Mariaenrica,

Lettieri Mariateresa,

Sarcinella Antonella

Materials Journal

Report providing information on performance of mortars and concrete containing PCMs.

Solar-Reflective "Cool" Walls: Benefits, Technologies, and Implementation

2019

Levinson Ronnen,

et al.

California Energy Commission,

CEC,

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,

LBNL,

University of Southern California,

USC,

University of California San Diego,

UC San Diego

California Energy Commission report presenting the concept of cool walls and providing guidelines for their building- and climate-appropriate use to conserve energy and reduce emissions.

Standard Specification for Manufactured Polymeric Drainage and Ventilation Materials Used to Provide a Rainscreen Function, ASTM E2925–19a

2019

ASTM International

ASTM

Specification describing criteria for manufactured polymeric materials used to provide a rainscreen function, a means for the drainage of liquid moisture and the ventilation of vapor moisture that enters an above-grade exterior wall assembly which was published in the year 2019, and is available for...

Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications, ASTM C553-13(2019)

2019

American Society for Testing and Materials,

ASTM International

ASTM

This standard specification covers the classification, composition, physical properties, and dimensions of mineral fiber (rock, slag, or glass) blanket intended for use as thermal insulation on surfaces at various temperature ranges. This version of the standard was published in the year 2019 and is...