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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detaining advanced framing techniques, including discussion of cost and energy savings.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report investigating implementation of advanced framing in both production and prototype built homes built in a variety of climate regions across the USA.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information about dense pack, cellulose insulation.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article from Building Science Corporation on construction techniques for extreme heat conditions in Dubai and Las Vegas.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
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University of Waterloo,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document describing a hygrothermal modeling study, including all of the US climate zones, a range of interior humidity levels and numerous arrangements and types of insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science insight into crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet describing refrigerant line installation and system startup procedures.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the perfect wall and and in what order to control rain, air, vapor, and heat.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Factsheet describing the importance of system charging, superheat and subcooling.