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ABAA Section 072726: Fluid Applied Membranes

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Author(s)
Air Barrier Association of America
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Organization(s)
ABAA
Description
Standard outlining materials and installation methods for a liquid-applied vapor permeable air barrier systems located in the non-accessible part of the wall.

Aerosol Envelope Sealing of New Residences

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Author(s)
Bohac Dave,
Harrington Curtis
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Organization(s)
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
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...

FORTIFIED Home Inside FORTIFIED

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Author(s)
Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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Organization(s)
IBHS
Description
Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.