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Air Barrier Association of America
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Organization(s)
ABAA
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Standard outlining materials and installation methods for a liquid-applied vapor permeable air barrier systems located in the non-accessible part of the wall.
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Bohac Dave,
Harrington Curtis
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Technical report describing the research behind a new aerosol-based sealing method, utilizing pressurization and a dispersed sealant fog, facilitated by a standard blower door, to automatically measure, locate, and seal air leaks in new homes in the United States, providing an efficient solution to...
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow; results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Burkett Lena,
Rapport Ari
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Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Fact sheet describing a novel, simplified air delivery system using a plug-and-play model that features 3-inch diameter flexible ducts, efficient fittings, and a simplified installation process that resulted in successful market engagement through commercialization.