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Building Science Corporation
Description
Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing how moisture accumulates inside of structures and issues that result.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on a study monitoring moisture conditions of double-stud wall assemblies with different insulation in Devens, Massachusetts.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science insight into crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the evolution of the IRC to permit class 3 vapor retarders (latex paint) in walls coupled with exterior continuous insulation to allow drying and reduce condensation risk.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.