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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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Air Sealing That Works

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Author(s)
Bruton Jack,
Baczek Steven
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction
Description
Article describing how an airtight home shell helps achieve a tight envelope that is energy efficient and cost effective.

Avoiding Mass Failures, BSI-105

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.

Extended Plate and Beam Wall System

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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
DOE
Description
Report that demonstrates the durability, constructability, and cost-effectiveness of the extended plate and beam (EP&B) wall system for new construction housing projects in compliance with the International Energy Conservation Code, addressing moisture risk management and high-performance envelope...