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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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Advancing Building Air Leakage Measurement and Modeling: Measurement of Interior Air Leaks, Experimental Comparison to Conventional Methods, and Building Modeling Characteristics

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Author(s)
Gevelber Michael,
Browne Michael,
Jayarathne Tharanga
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Organization(s)
Boston University,
Advanced Building Analysis
Description
Report (1) compares existing measurement methods, based on field testing in a wide range of buildings, (2) presents the development of two new methods to directly measure exterior and interior leakage of an attached unit, and compares to existing methods; and (3) experimentally evaluates the...

Caulking

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Author(s)
U.S. Department of Energy
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Organization(s)
U.S. DOE
Description
Webpage describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.

Caulks and Sealants Factsheet

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Author(s)
University of Alaska
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Organization(s)
University of Alaska Institute of Agriculture,
Natural Resources,
and Extension
Description
Factsheet describing how caulking is used, how to select the appropriate caulking, and how to apply caulking.

Weatherization Tips - How to Weatherize Doors

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Author(s)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
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Organization(s)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal
Description
Webpage describing weatherstrip tips and tricks to properly air seal doors.