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BSC
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Information sheet about reservoir claddings.
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Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet about insulating slabs.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Report investigating the nature, strength, and durability of connections between high performance dwellings and developments.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet providing information about vapor management in building assemblies.
Organization(s)
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document reviewing current and potential ventilation technologies for residential buildings with particular emphasis on North American climates and construction.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Document providing information on basement insulation, air sealing and water management retrofits.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet about soil gas control strategies for foundations.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Brochure about air sealing windows.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Brochure with details on HVAC duct air sealing.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet with details on pan flashing for exterior walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report describing solutions for supplemental dehumidification in warm-humid climates.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.
Organization(s)
BSC,
Building Science Corporation
Publication Date
Description
Article describing selecting insulation for minimizing condensation risks.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Fact sheet describing air-sealing at rim joists.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering insulating crawlspaces.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article Describing methods for thermally isolating multifamily parking garages.
Organization(s)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report providing information about improving the energy efficiency and long-term durability of the buildings that are being reconstructed post Katrina in New Orleans.
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
Expert meeting report recommending approaches to humidity control in high performance homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on two approaches to retrofitting existing double-stud walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
Description
Research study examining the performance of existing multifamily ventilation central systems and explored alternative solutions in retrofit situations.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Document reviewing ventilation strategies for different climate zones that also includes schematic drawings and photographs of various ventilation installations.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report detailing retrofit of two existing houses in the Wyandotte Neighborhood program.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet describing techniques for insulating basements.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet briefly summarizing truss wall construction including the advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing the principle of capillarity in construction materials.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Discussion of structural thermal resistance.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Brochure providing information about flashing in all cimates.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing refrigerant line installation and system startup procedures.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet providing recommendations on the installation of vapor control layers.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Case study about how to properly tape insulating sheathing drainage planes.
Organization(s)
BSC,
DOE
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Description
Brochure with information about ducts in conditioned space.
Organization(s)
BSC
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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
Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing transfer ducts and grilles for HVAC.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report aiming to "de-mystify" technology and economic considerations of residential PV systems.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering wind uplift and roofing membrane failures.
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)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
Organization(s)
BSC
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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
Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Brochure with information on maintaining drainage plane continuity at deck ledger locations.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information sheet about sealing combustion appliances to ensure good indoor air quality.
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
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Description
Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
Publication Date
Description
The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.
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
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Description
A book about structurally insulated panels.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
Organization(s)
BSC,
NREL
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Description
Report with guidance for installing windows with foam sheathing on wood-frame walls.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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
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Description
Report about a test home project evaluating strategies to elevate the performance of existing homes to a level commensurate with best-in-class implementation of high performance new construction homes.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Document containing some of the basic characteristics for energy performance, durability, thermal comfort, and indoor air quality that should be met in all high performance homes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Information guide describing issues with concrete floors, in multiple climate zones.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report on problems and solutions with EIFS stucco wall cladding systems.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering the fire performance of combustible cladding over combustible insulation.
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
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Brochure describing drainage planes, also referred to as water resistive barriers.
Organization(s)
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Case study describing field testing of an unvented roof with fibrous insulation and tiles.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Case study describing best practices for using rigid foam sheathing as a drainage plane in new and retrofit wall construction.
Organization(s)
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
PNNL,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Case study describing a window retrofit of a 1940s home in Phoenix AZ that included adding solar screens to previously upgraded windows.
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
Description
Report on the long-term performance of mini-split heat pumps.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report describing the use of mineral fiber insulating sheathing in a high performance enclosure retrofit package.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report describing the most cost-effective ventilation and indoor air quality solutions for multifamily homes that meet ASHRAE 62.2-2016.
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,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Publication Date
Description
Report examining performance measures in the context of a large-scale renovation project.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL
Publication Date
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,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Document identifying differences between the requirements for construction documents for high performance housing and the documents that are typically produced for conventional housing.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Information sheet offering general recommendations on supplemental humidity control and outlines viable system configurations.
Organization(s)
BSC
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Description
Case study describing an experiment to build and instrument unvented test roofs using air-permeable insulation in a cold climate and to analyze the moisture effects over time.
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
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Description
Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Book presenting the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Guide providing information about controlling rainwater through use of drainage planes.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Information sheet describing the function of a vapor barrier, and methods to retard the migration of water vapor.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Publication Date
Description
Article discussing whether or not to seal and insulate crawlspaces.