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Guide describing how to insulate the sill beam or sill plate on the exterior side in a way that allows drying to the exterior, as part of an exterior wall upgrade.
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Guide describing the design and installation considerations for recladding of above grade walls using insulated vinyl siding.
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BSC
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Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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A field guide with residential construction best practices.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document covering basic moisture control principles in the design of above-grade building enclosures; driving rain as a moisture load on walls; a classification system of the various rain control strategies available for walls; and good design practises for walls.
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Guide describing how to install moisture-resistant materials on walls behind showers and tubs to help manage moisture.
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Guide describing vapor retarder permeability, insulation interaction, and example construction in a hot-humid climate.
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Vapor retarder plastic should not be installed over fibrous insulation on basement or crawlspace walls unless rigid foam or spray foam is installed directly against the concrete, behind the blanket insulation.
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Information guide providing background information about moisture flow in residential buildings.