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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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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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U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Webinar answering code-related questions on insulating historic masonry buildings, mechanical ventilation, combustion equipment, excessive humidity build-up, skylights, and vapor retarders on interior walls.
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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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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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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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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Webinar explaining the key challenges in multifamily ventilation and strategies to address these challenges.
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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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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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IBACOS,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Webinar explaining strategies to improve the performance of HVAC systems for low load homes and home performance retrofits.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Partnership for Home Innovation,
PHI,
Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB
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Webinar describing strategies to address moisture and thermal needs in new construction.
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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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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Webinar explaining new code options for insulating, sealing, and controlling moisture in unvented attics in residential buildings.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Home Innovation Research Labs
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Webinar describing high-performance enclosure strategies for unvented roof systems and wall assemblies.
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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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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering interior energy retrofits of masonry buildings.
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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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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Factsheet describing air-sealing.
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Building Science Corporation
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Article describing techniques to air-seal townhouses and row houses.
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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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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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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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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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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet describing refrigerant line installation and system startup procedures.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Document outlining a well-detailed drainage plane and flashings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering wind uplift and roofing membrane failures.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing the perfect wall and and in what order to control rain, air, vapor, and heat.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Information sheet with methods for constructing or retrofitting basements to reduce moisture issues.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing advanced framing techniques, including discussion of cost and energy savings.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report about exterior sheathing insulation and inward driven moisture issues.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.
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BSC,
Building Science Corporation
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Article describing walls and moisture development on them.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions,
IBACOS
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The study described in this white paper is based on building energy modeling with an important focus on the indoor humidity impacts of ventilation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report explaining moisture-related concerns for high R-value wall assemblies and discusses past Building America research work that informs this study.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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A book about structurally insulated panels.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Presentation describing details for installing structural insulated panels (SIPs).
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article discussing flow-through assemblies of walls.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering control of hydrostatic pressure in wall assemblies.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on the stability of furring strips as a means for cladding attachment over walls with thick exterior rigid insulation.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report detailing the design and construction of 10 new houses under the Wyandotte Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
National Renewable Energy Laboratory,
NREL,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Document providing information and guidance about rehabilitating, retrofitting, and replacing wood window assemblies in residential construction.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report on a study monitoring moisture conditions of double-stud wall assemblies with different insulation in Devens, Massachusetts.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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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.