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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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Inward Drive – Outward Drying, BSI-061

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.

Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size, ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2-2017

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Author(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers
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Organization(s)
ASHRAE,
ANSI
Description
Standard establishing a test procedure for evaluating the performance of air-cleaning devices as a function of particle size. This is the current version of the standard, which was published in the year 2017, and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link. The ASHRAE bookstore also...

Venting of Attics & Cathedral Ceilings

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Author(s)
TenWolde Anton,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.

Washington State Residential Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ): Whole House Ventilation Systems Field Research Report

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Author(s)
Devine John,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing a field study of 31 homes to test envelope and duct leakage and fan flowrates, and to determine ventilation operation characteristics.

What Is a Weep Hole and Its Purpose?

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Author(s)
Krejci Cassie,
Muncaster John
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Organization(s)
Polyguard
Description
An article describing a way to protect drain and ventilation holes in brick veneer siding against pests. Selecting a fine screen mesh opening (1/55-inch or 0.5-mm) is important to guard against small insects such as subterranean termites.