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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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Hybrid Assemblies, BSI-100

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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.

Standard for Performance Rating of Residential Air Filter Equipment, Standard 680, ANSI/AHRI

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Author(s)
American National Standards Institute,
Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute
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Organization(s)
ANSI,
AHRI
Description
Standard 680 establishes definitions, classifications, test requirements, data requirements, ratings, operating requirements, marking and nameplate data and conformance conditions for residential air filter equipment.

Vulnerability of Vents to Wind-Blown Embers

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Author(s)
Quarles Stephen L
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Organization(s)
Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety,
IBHS
Description
Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.