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Advanced Wall Framing

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
Home Innovation Research Labs,
Southface Energy Institute
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
SEI,
DOE
Description
Fact sheet describing advanced framing techniques that reduce the amount of lumber used in constructing wood-framed houses while providing more space for wall insulation.

Wall Performance by Design: Role of Rainscreens in Moisture Management

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Building Enclosure Moisture Management Institute
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Organization(s)
BEMMI
Description
A presentation about the need for rainscreens including the damage water and moisture ingress into a home’s siding and framing can cause, and ways to design a resilient wall that drains and ventilates well.