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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.
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International Code Council
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ICC
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Code describing energy codes for energy-conserving and compliant designs in Florida.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.
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West Chris
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing methods for thermally isolating a garage in a Passive House-certified multifamily building.
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ENERGY STAR
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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ABTCO Vinyl Siding
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Vinyl siding estimating and installation guide for vinyl siding products.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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ACCA
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Radiant, hydronics, geothermal -- they are a vital part of modern comfort and energy solutions. ACCA helps hydronics contractors operate at peak performance.
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APA - The Engineered Wood Association
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American Plywood Association,
APA
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Guide describing advanced framing, a system of construction framing techniques designed to optimize material usage and increase energy efficiency.
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Deer Charlie,
et al.
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University of Alaska,
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
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Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
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NREL
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NREL webpage of standard work specification of exterior and interior, attic floors, attic knee walls, and unique installations.
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Van der Meer Bill
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National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP,
Weatherization Training Center at Penn College,
Pennsylvania College of Technology,
PCT
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Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.
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Yost Peter
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing the building science implications of insulating vented or unvented attics.
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Yost Peter
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Article describing the research into insulating vented versus unvented attics.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article Describing methods for thermally isolating multifamily parking garages.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Fact sheet describing research sponsored by DOE's Building America program to research the importance of attic air-sealing and best practice attic air-sealing techniques for new and existing homes.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
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Green Building Advisor
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Green Building Advisor
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Website providing CAD files and drawings of advanced framing details.
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ENERGY STAR
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Organization(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA,
ENERGY STAR
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Document outlining building science principles about air flow, heat flow and moisture flow in homes.
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Nick Sabino
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National Roofing Contractors Association,
NRCA
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An article discussing how different metal roof materials and attachment methods affect the ability of the roof to thermally expand and contract and the durability of different solutions.
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Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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ORNL,
SEI
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Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.
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Construction Instruction Experience Center
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CIEC
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Website providing building science based guidance and training for residential construction.
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Straube John
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing research encouraging use of exterior insulation to warm interior sheathing surfaces in walls and roof assemblies to reduce the likelihood of condensation during cold weather
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
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Mott-Smith John
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City of Davis,
State of California
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Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.
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Cool Roof Rating Council
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CRRC
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Website providing information about the Cool Roof Rating Council including programs, membership, and resources for the construction industry.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Drumheller S Craig,
Carll Charles G
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National Association of Home Builders,
NAHB,
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
USDA
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The objective of this research was to quantify the field performance of wood-frame walls clad with a variety of common claddings in a mixed-humid climate.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Discussion of structural thermal resistance.
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U.S. Department of Energy
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DOE
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Website from the U.S. Department of Energy providing consumers with information on saving energy and using renewable energy technologies.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.
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Building Science Corporation
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BSC
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Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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National Association of Home Builders Research Center,
U.S. Department of Agriculture
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NAHB Research Center,
USDA
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Report describing research testing results on roof truss to wall connections in light frame wood systems.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Article explaining what a continuous load path is and the key connection points that make it up.
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Rudd Armin
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
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Parker Danny S
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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The FPC Monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential DSM program.
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Foam Sheathing Coalition
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FSC
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Document that gives a step-by-step approach for designing attachments for cladding materials through foam sheathing.
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Tobiasson Wayne N,
Buska James S,
Greatorex Alan R
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.
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Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center
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Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Commerce
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Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.
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Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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Dorsi Chris
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Organization(s)
Montana State University Extension,
MSU Extension
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Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
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FEMA
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Guide discussing observations, recommendations, and technical guidance as a result of Hurricane Katrina
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Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
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Author(s)
Straube John
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
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Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.