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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 Science Introduction

Publication Date
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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.

Controlling Cold-Weather Condensation Using Insulation, BSD-163

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
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

Stucco that Works

Publication Date
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Author(s)
DeKorne Clayton
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Description
Information sheet describing correct application of stucco.

Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist Guidebook

Publication Date
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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
Guide describing details that serve as a visual reference for each of the line items in the Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist.

Understanding Attic Ventilation, BSD-102

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.