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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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ABTCO Estimating and Installation Guide

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Author(s)
ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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Organization(s)
ABTCO Vinyl Siding
Description
Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.

Continuous Rigid Insulation Sheathing/Siding

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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.

Flow-Through Assemblies, BSI-091

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.

Mass Save Deep Energy Retrofit Builder Guide, GM-1302

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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.