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BSC
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Document with the Quality Control Checklist developed as both a guide to assist in the transition to high performance home building, and as a simplified tool to be used as part of any builder's on-site quality control procedures.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report discussing Building America whole house systems research within the broad effort to reduce or eliminate the environmental impact of building and provides specific recommendations for future Building America research based on Building Science Corporations experience with several recent...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide from Building Science Corporation on how to construct a flood and hurricane resistant home.
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Building Science Corporation
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Paper providing a comprehensive overview of HVAC system design considerations and challenges specific to multifamily residential buildings, focusing on optimizing performance and addressing common issues.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Presentation about advanced framing techniques.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing airflow within buildings due to pressure differences.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing details on the vapor permeance of different types of materials used in building assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article from Building Science Corporation explaining 'wash and wear buildings' that are designed to be flooded and washed out afterwards.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report analyzing results in crawlspace retrofits in multifamily buildings.
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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,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Document outlining the approach to quality assurance in the construction process as recommended by Building Science Corporation for new residential construction.
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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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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSD
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Report discussing the importance of durability and energy efficiency in building construction.
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BSC
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Document presenting some of the key technical properties of many of the most common building materials.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing the impact of stack effect on building performance, highlighting how pressure differences caused by temperature and height affect air infiltration and exfiltration, and detailing strategies like compartmentalization and distributed mechanical systems to manage airflow and maintain...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the stack effect in buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing how moisture accumulates inside of structures and issues that result.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing air sealing and air barriers in buildings.
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BSC
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information on the control of air flow across building enclosures to control moisture damage, reduce energy losses, and ensure occupant comfort and health. A continuous, strong, stiff, durable and air impermeable air barrier system is required between the exterior and conditioned space to control...
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing guidance about building healthy homes using building science principles.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study about a high performance retrofit of an existing brick building (a former convent) into condominiums, all affordable housing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document with important building science considerations, designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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BSC,
NREL
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Report that describes BSC's Houses That Work II (HTWII) climate-specific technical resource, beginning with an overall HTWII introduction and four sections explaining the four most important hygro-thermal climate regions: Hot-Humid, Mixed-Humid, Cold, and Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about partnership to build three communities of net zero houses.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about promoting energy efficiency for Hilton Head Island.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Research study about key sustainability concepts, durability, energy efficiency and new flood resistant design.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control.
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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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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the performance of residential buildings during three hurricanes impacting Florida in 2004.
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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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Report examining implementation of an exterior insulation and over-clad strategy for brick masonry buildings in Chicago.
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BAIHP,
BIRA,
BSC,
CARB,
DEG,
IBACOS,
NAHBRC,
NREL,
IBCS
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Report summarizing research results for the 30% energy savings level and demonstrates that lead builders can successfully provide 30% homes in the Marine Climate Region on a cost-neutral basis.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing work conducted by the Building Science Corporation (BSC) Building America Research Teams Energy Efficient Housing Research Partnerships project.
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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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The Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in hot-humid climate regions.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report providing guidance on designing buildings to be flood resistant.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Discussion of building sheathing.
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BSC
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Report outlining a case study about a building project in the hot-humid climate zone.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on adding insulation to load-bearing mass masonry buildings.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing air leakage in buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Discussion of building sheathing.
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BSC
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Document providing guidance on water management concepts and applications for residential buildings.
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BSC
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Information sheet about groundwater control.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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BSC
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Guide providing information on using exterior foam insulating sheathing in building wall assemblies to enhance thermal performance.
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BSC
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Article discussing indoor water management.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the use of spray polyurethane foam in residential buildings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering exterior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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BSC
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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the reconstruction of flood damaged homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering coating and back venting wood based claddings and trim.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing guidance about the placement of ventilation approaches.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Factsheet describing air-sealing.
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BSC
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Information sheet about reservoir claddings.
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BSC
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Information sheet about insulating slabs.
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BSC
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Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
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BSC
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Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing techniques to air-seal townhouses and row houses.
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document reviewing current and potential ventilation technologies for residential buildings with particular emphasis on North American climates and construction.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
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BSC
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Information sheet about soil gas control strategies for foundations.
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BSC
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Brochure about air sealing windows.
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BSC
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Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.
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BSC
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Information sheet with details on pan flashing for exterior walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Organization(s)
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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report describing solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing selecting insulation for minimizing condensation risks.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Fact sheet describing air-sealing at rim joists.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article Describing methods for thermally isolating multifamily parking garages.
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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BSC
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Brochure about creating an air barrier at tub, shower and fireplace walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Brochure about creating an air barrier by sealing drywall assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering the rainwater performance of building assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Expert meeting report recommending approaches to humidity control in high performance homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
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Research study examining the performance of existing multifamily ventilation central systems and explored alternative solutions in retrofit situations.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document reviewing ventilation strategies for different climate zones that also includes schematic drawings and photographs of various ventilation installations.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing retrofit of two existing houses in the Wyandotte Neighborhood program.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
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BSC
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Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
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BSC
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Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the principle of capillarity in construction materials.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Discussion of structural thermal resistance.
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BSC
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Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.
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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
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Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
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BSC
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Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
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BSC,
DOE
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Brochure with information about ducts in conditioned space.
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BSC
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Brochure explaining the essential basis for advanced framing and some of the more common advanced framing details.