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Stress Relief, BSI–015

Author(s)

Lstiburek Joseph W

Organization(s)

Building Science Corporation,

BSC

Publication Date

April, 2017

Report covering coating and back venting wood based claddings and trim.

Author(s)

Gates Cathy

Organization(s)

National Renewable Energy Laboratory,

NREL,

Building Science Corporation,

BSC,

U.S. Department of Energy,

DOE

Publication Date

January, 2013

Report describing a deep energy retrofit project for a two-family wood framed home located in Belmont, Massachusetts.

Guide describing how to frame a wall with minimal wall studs to prevent heat losses and gains through walls.

Guide describing how to insulate headers over doors and windows to reduce heat loss and heat gain through solid wood framing.

Guide describing techniques and measures for increasing the termite resistance of a home's foundations.

Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.

Guide describing how to minimize framing around doors and windows to reduce heat losses and gains through structural framing.