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Author(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Organization(s)
BSC
Description
Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.
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Author(s)
Woods Jason,
Winkler Jon,
Christensen Dane
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Description
Research study examining the effective moisture penetration depth (EMPD) model and its suitability for building simulations.
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Author(s)
Mosiman Garrett,
Wagner Terence L,
Schirber Tom
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
U.S. Department of Labor,
DOE
Description
Research study searching for combinations of existing technologies that could enable a minimally invasive, cost-competitive, easily deployable method of upgrading soil-side foundation insulation in existing buildings.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
Smegal Jonathan
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W,
LePage Robert
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
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Author(s)
LePage Robert,
Schumacher Christopher,
Lukachko Alex
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Author(s)
Ojczyk Cindy,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
NSTAR
Description
Research report describing study of exterior retrofit approach for air sealing, insulating, and water management conducted by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership team run by University of Minnesota.