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Moisture Performance of High-R Wall Systems

Home Innovation Research Labs, Inc. will develop wall system design guidance for builders and improve the durability of envelope assembly systems. Findings from this project could play a critical role in improving the efficiency of home heating and cooling and could reduce HVAC energy use by at least 10%.
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Scope
Funded Performer
Home Innovation Research Labs, Inc.
Partners (not funded)
Forest Products Laboratory,
Structural Insulated Panel Association
Agreement Total
$873,715
Match Total
$230,471
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Residential Buildings Integration
Sub-Program
Building America
Project Manager
Eric Werling
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Enclosure
Building Type
Single Family
New or Existing
New
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
BA Climate Region
Mixed-Humid
IECC Climate Region
Zone 4
City
Upper Marlboro
State
Maryland