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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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A Plug-and-Play Duct System Evaluation

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Author(s)
Beach Robert,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Description
Report describing an air distribution system composed of a series of uniformly-sized ducts that terminate in rooms throughout the home and return to a central manifold, similar in fashion to a “home-run” cross-linked polyethylene plumbing system.

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.

Vulnerability of Vents to Wind-Blown Embers

Publication Date
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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.