Organization(s)
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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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
IBACOS
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Description
The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.
Organization(s)
University of Waterloo,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Research study examining the performance of existing multifamily ventilation central systems and explored alternative solutions in retrofit situations.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
BSD-102 report providing guidance about whether to construct a vented or unvented attic based on hygro-thermal zone.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
A review on the knowledge about ventilated wall claddings from field performance and hydrothermal modeling.