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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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Author(s)
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.

FORTIFIED Home Selection & Installation of Metal Roof Panels - Metal Panel Roof Covering: Guidance on Selection, Installation and Documentation

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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Checklist providing selection and installation guidance for residential, non-structural metal roof systems installed over wood roof decks with a roof slope 2:12 or greater to comply with section R905.1 of the 2015 IRC for a FORTIFIED Roof – New Roof Designation.

Structural Testing of Screws through Thick Exterior Insulation

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Author(s)
Tatara Jun,
Ricketts Lorne
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Organization(s)
RDH Building Science Inc.,
Canadian Conference on Building Science and Technology,
CCBST
Description
Conference paper describing testing of the performance of fasteners used to attach rigid foam insulation to the exterior of walls.

They All Laughed, BSI-026

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
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.