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International Code Council
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ICC
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Acceptance criteria providing guidelines for demonstrating compliance with codes referenced in the criteria related to barriers to water migration in thin-set installations of ceramic tile and stone flooring and shower sub-pan linings.
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Lolley Keith,
Dalgleish Laverne
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Building Enclosure Moisture Management Institute
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Conference paper describing the use of engineered rainscreen products to provide air flow and water drainage space in wall assemblies in residential and commercial buildings.
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Author(s)
Schuch Ursula
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University of Arizona,
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences,
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Description
Fact sheet describing drip irrigation for landscaping.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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EPA
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A map describing the average temperature of shallow groundwater in Fahrenheit across the continental United States.
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Author(s)
Kosar Douglas
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Organization(s)
Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction,
BA-PIRC,
Gas Technology Institute,
GTI Energy,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report targeting the growing number of homes utilizing deep retrofit measures and new construction practices to realize sufficiently lower infiltration levels that require mechanical ventilation as prescribed by ASHRAE Standard 62.2.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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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.
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Author(s)
Brennan Terry,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report describing steps homeowners can take to improve the indoor air quality in their home, including ventilating, preventing pests, and reducing pollutants in the home.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet designed for the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers working in affordable housing. This sheet presents building guidance for both new construction and rehabilitation, as well as practices that can be used by property maintenance...
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Author(s)
Aldrich Robb,
Zuluaga Marc
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Article describing a research study exploring how effective interior insulation systems are at keeping basements dry and warm.
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Author(s)
Home Innovation Research Labs,
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
HIRL,
DOE
Description
Case study about a structural sheathing product composed of enhanced EPS rigid foam with OSB adhered on one side.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
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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.