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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Presentation about advanced framing techniques.
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Guide describing the principal of compartmentalization in multifamily buildings - the separation of dwelling units from each other and from common areas in terms of air flow. Locations where air-sealing is critical to maintain separation of air spaces and air-sealing methods especially for party walls are also described.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
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Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
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.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
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.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Research study discussing how housewraps restrict or permit the passage of water molecules based on size, but cannot control the direction in which the water vapor molecules move.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report about promoting energy efficiency for Hilton Head Island.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
Description
Webinar describing strategies to address moisture and thermal needs in new construction.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Organization(s)
PNNL,
PHI,
HIRL,
BSC,
NorthernSTAR
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Description
Case study describing a 2013 DOE Building America Top Innovation for the installation of rigid foam insulation on the exterior of home roofs and walls as a thermal, air, and moisture barrier.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report investigating implementation of advanced framing in both production and prototype built homes built in a variety of climate regions across the USA.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Research study describing a number of promising foundation and basement insulation strategies that can meet the requirement for better thermal control in colder climates while enhancing moisture control, health, and comfort.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Home Innovation Research Labs
Description
Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
Description
Guide describing how to install flashing that is integrated with air and water control layers around piping, vents, and other wall penetrations as part of an exterior wall retrofit.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering coating and back venting wood based claddings and trim.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet with details on pan flashing for exterior walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Brochure about creating an air barrier at tub, shower and fireplace walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Brochure about creating an air barrier by sealing drywall assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Brochure explaining the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the perfect wall and and in what order to control rain, air, vapor, and heat.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report describing advanced framing techniques, including discussion of cost and energy savings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article describing the evolution of the IRC to permit class 3 vapor retarders (latex paint) in walls coupled with exterior continuous insulation to allow drying and reduce condensation risk.
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
A book about structurally insulated panels.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on a study monitoring moisture conditions of double-stud wall assemblies with different insulation in Devens, Massachusetts.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering reservoir claddings, back ventilation and vapor throttles.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report exploring four questions to determine the level of risk associated with adding drained exterior insulation to the exterior of an existing home during an energy retrofit.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
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Report describing the use of mineral fiber insulating sheathing in a high performance enclosure retrofit package.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report describing the work conducted for high performance hybrid assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report about an expert meeting focused on issues surrounding cladding attachment and performance of walls with exterior insulating sheathing.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Description
Report summarizing the importance of properly insulating and air sealing masonry walls, providing step by step instructions and approaches.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report describing a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution for insulating mass masonry buildings from the interior.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Case study describing research about using exterior, vapor permeable insulation of retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Case study describing optimal design and limitations of cladding attachments over exterior sheathings.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Research study developing baseline engineering analysis to support the installation of thick layers of exterior insulation (2 in. to 8 in.) on existing masonry walls and wood framed walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Journal article describing lessons learned from updating a 16-year-old deep-energy retrofit.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report that considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing double stud with spray foam wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Expert Meeting about interior insulation retrofit of mass masonry wall assemblies held on July 30, 2011.
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Guide describing how to retrofit older solid masonry homes to withstand seismic activity while including energy efficient retrofits.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report describing wall assemblies that use layers of rigid exterior insulation thicker than 1-½ inch and require a secondary cladding attachment location exterior to the insulation.
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Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Measure Guideline research report providing simple, long term, and durable solutions when using tapes and flashing membranes in conjunction with the exterior face of rigid polymeric foam sheathing to create the drainage plane of a wall system.
Description
Guide describing how to upgrade a wall with a floor overhang (or cantilever) on an existing home by adding insulation (rigid insulating sheathing and/or closed-cell spray foam) and air-sealing.
Description
Guide describing how to construct and retrofit homes built on slab-on-grade foundations in earthquake-prone areas to withstand seismic forces by properly installing wall to foundation connections.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow. Results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report detailing a three-winter study on unvented roof assemblies in a cold climate, assessing insulation material, ridge diffusion vent presence, vapor control membranes, relative humidity, and interstitial airflow; results indicate that utilizing air-permeable fibrous fill insulations in unvented...
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Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.
Description
This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind showers and tubs.
Description
Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Description
Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Description
Guide describing how to frame and insulate exterior-to-interior wall intersections to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Description
Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Description
Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Description
Guide describing how to install and properly integrate flashing at the intersection of the wall and roof on an existing home.
Description
Guide describing how to install stucco over rigid foam insulation in new and existing homes.
Description
Guide describing installation of a fully sealed continuous weather resistant barrier to provide a drainage plane to keep rainwater out of above-grade walls.
Description
Guide describing how to insulate the walls of an existing home with spray foam insulation.
Description
This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to walls behind fireplaces.
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Guide describing construction and insulation techniques for double wall framing.
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Guide describing how to insulate a new foundation wall or an existing foundation wall by adding rigid insulation to the exterior side.
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Guide describing how to air-seal sill plates in single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to apply flashing to the bottom of exterior walls to create a continuous drainage plane.
Overview
Double stud wall wood framing is not specifically addressed in the International Residential Code (IRC) or International Energy Conservation Code (IECC); it is neither encouraged nor discouraged. Recommendations of where the vapor retarder and air barrier should be placed, based on research and testing are further defined in this Code Compliance Brief.
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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 ways to construct wall assemblies in cold climates to minimize the likelihood of condensation formation inside the walls.
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Guide describing how to insulate an existing foundation wall by adding spray foam insulation to the interior side of the wall.
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Information guide providing an overview of pest-resistant construction practices and guides in the Building America Solution Center for home builders.
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
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Guide describing how to upgrade walls that separate the garage from the house by providing a continuous air control layer on the garage side of the wall and adding rigid foam insulation.
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Guide describing techniques for installing insulating sheathing as a continuous drainage plane on walls.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
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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 how to install continuous air barriers in exterior walls.
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Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.
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Guide describing how to achieve RESNET Grade 1 installation standards, and meet/exceed code using batt insulation in existing walls.
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This guide describes how to install a rigid air barrier to separate the porch attic from the conditioned space.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.