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Characterization of Framing Factors for Wood-Framed Low-Rise Residential Buildings

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Author(s)
Carpenter Stephen C,
Schumacher Christopher
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Case study characterizing the framing factors for the exterior walls, ceilings, and floors of 180 wood-framed low-rise residential buildings across the United States.

Guide to Insulating Sheathing

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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.

Preventing Ice Dams Fact Sheet

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Author(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
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Organization(s)
Wisconsin Focus on Energy,
ENERGY STAR
Description
Fact sheet from Wisconsin Focus on Energy explaining how to prevent future ice dams on homes by learning about their formation and mitigation of contributing factors.