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Building Science Corporation
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Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
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Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
BSC
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Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.
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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
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Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.
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Building Science Corporation
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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about the fundamental concepts that must be understood at the planning or initial nspection of existing homes regarding surface and ground water management.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report describing a deep energy retrofit project for a two-family wood framed home located in Belmont, Massachusetts.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report describing findings from a multifamily test home focusing on the combination of energy measures that are feasible, affordable and suitable for multifamily construction in cold climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing correct ways to eliminate water damage by incorporating a sacrificial layer to foundation walls and footings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report analyzing results in crawlspace retrofits in multifamily buildings.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report summarizing post-retrofit results for 13 existing homes in a deep energy retrofit pilot program.
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Building Science Corporation
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In this report, BSC seeks to research and report on the field monitoring of the performance of in-situ supplemental dehumidification systems in low-energy, high performance, homes in a hot-humid climate.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Expert Meeting about interior insulation retrofit of mass masonry wall assemblies held on July 30, 2011.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Expert meeting describing meeting details for recommendations for applying water heaters in combination space and domestic water heating systems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study developing baseline engineering analysis to support the installation of thick layers of exterior insulation (2 in. to 8 in.) on existing masonry walls and wood framed walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Building Science Corporation,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
IBACOS
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The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report on whole-house and spot ventilation strategies for improved indoor air quality.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report on the long-term performance of mini-split heat pumps.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Document pertaining to design and application guidance for combination space and tankless domestic hot water heating systems used in residential buildings, based on field evaluation, testing, and industry meetings.
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Building Science Corporation
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This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report that provides information and specifications to anyone that is attempting to air seal existing attics.
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Building Science Corporation
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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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Building Science Corporation,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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University of Waterloo,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study examining the performance of existing multifamily ventilation central systems and explored alternative solutions in retrofit situations.
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Building Science Corporation
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Report about a test home project evaluating strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high performance new construction homes.