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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.

Light Bulb Key Product Criteria

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Author(s)
ENERGY STAR,
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
Description
ENERGY STAR lightbulb criteria.

U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Implementation

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Author(s)
Mosiman Garrett,
VonThoma Ed
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Organization(s)
NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership,
NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
UMN
Description
Report documenting the process and outcomes involved in achieving the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program certification standards while helping homebuilders in Climate Zones 5 and 6 in the Upper Midwest achieve ZERH certification.

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.