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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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Building America Building Science Advisor

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
DOE
Description
Web based tool providing decision-making guidance for selecting wall assembly components.

Designing Energy Efficient New Homes for a Warm Climate

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Author(s)
EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
Description
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.

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

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Author(s)
ASTM International
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Organization(s)
ASTM
Description
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...