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As materials and equipment have improved, energy reduction as a goal has increasingly been replaced with the goal of net-zero energy use. But the general approach to building energy efficient homes… Read More
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This report analyzes the performance of walls clad with HardiePlank fiber cement siding and compares them to traditional stucco assemblies. The data presented is a subset of experimental data from a… Read More
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This report describes the construction and instrumentation of Phase IV of a multi-phase, multi-year research project at the Vancouver Field Exposure Test Facility in Coquitlam, British Columbia. The… Read More
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This report describes the construction and instrumentation of Phase III of a multi-phase, multi-year research project at the Vancouver Field Exposure Test Facility in Coquitlam, British Columbia.… Read More
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This report compares the moisture related performance of an exterior insulated wall to the performance of two other common construction methods, side-by-side. The data presented is a subset of… Read More
Marine
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This report summarizes hygrothermal analysis of specific attics constructed in California. The analysis was done using historical experience, published work in journals and trade publications,… Read More
Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry
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This report is an extension of a previous analysis study titled “RR-1014: High R Walls for the Pacific Northwest – A Hygrothermal Analysis of Various Exterior Wall Systems”, conducted by BSC for… Read More
Marine
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This report considers a number of promising wall systems that can meet the requirement for better thermal control. Unlike previous studies, this one considers performance in a more realistic matter,… Read More
Marine
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Every exterior cladding system needs an air space and drainage plane for performance and durability. This article presents the right materials and spaces for most exterior claddings—brick, stucco,… Read More
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The general principle of building durability has two components: buildings should be suited to their environment and the laws of physics must be followed. We tend to ignore the first and find the… Read More
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Duct leakage is a concern in the HVAC field, due to energy consumption, pressure balance problems, bypassing of the filter by leakage air, and contaminant draw from unconditioned spaces. Therefore,… Read More
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Understanding the significance of the complex flow and pressure distribution problems created by the interaction of the building envelope with the mechanical system and climate can lead to changes in… Read More
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Unvented-cathedralized attics are known to be advantageous in hot-humid and hot-dry climates, whereby, exterior moisture would be excluded for hot-humid climates, and attic mounted air distribution… Read More
Hot-Humid, Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry
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Energy efficient homes are inherently airtight and require ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality. Of all the options currently available, the low cost and low maintenance central fan-… Read More
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Sealed attic construction, by excluding vents to the exterior, can be a good way to exclude moisture-laden outside air from attic and may offer a more easily constructed alternative for air leakage… Read More
Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry
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In cold climates, the primary purpose of attic ventilation is to maintain a cold roof temperature to avoid ice dams created by melting snow, and to vent moisture that moves from the conditioned space… Read More
Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry
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This report is available from the Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association. It is reproduced here for convenience. A common question encountered by SPF applicators, building designers, and code… Read More
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An hourly simulation study using DOE2.1E was conducted to determine the annual difference in energy consumption between various ventilation options in different climates.
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The balance between wetting, drying, and safe storage is critical to the long term performance of building enclosures. Where wetting cannot be controlled to acceptable levels, safe storage and drying… Read More
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The research reported in this paper is aimed at increasing the understanding of the hygrothermal performance of interior basement insulation systems by a combination of field monitoring of four… Read More
Cold
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This paper documents the experimental methodology, details, and results and discusses how this information can be applied to modeling drained wall systems. Practical applications and research… Read More
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