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Rain Control in Buildings, BSD-013

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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.

Understanding Vapor Barriers, BSD-106

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.