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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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Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding

Publication Date
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Author(s)
National Association of Home Builders Research Center,
et al.
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Organization(s)
NAHB Research Center,
DOE,
GBA,
ORNL,
EPA
Description
Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.

Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings, FEMA P-936

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Low David K,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Description
Report describing dry floodproofing technologies for non-residential buildings, including information about regulatory requirements, design considerations, and descriptions of floodproofing methods and equipment.

Mass Save Deep Energy Retrofit Builder Guide, GM-1302

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Neuhauser Ken,
Gates Cathy,
Pettit Betsy
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.