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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

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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

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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

Marine Climate

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Author(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
PNNL,
DOE

Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

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Author(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
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Organization(s)
Ply Gem Siding Group
Description
Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Thermal Enclosure System Rater Checklist Guidebook

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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.