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Joseph Lstiburek's classic list of building practices not recommended for hot-humid climates. This list was first posted on Building Science Corporation's website in 1997.10. Vented Attics and Vented… Read More
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2x6 framing
XPS insulating sheathing
Fiberglass or cellulose cavity insulation in stud space
Scoring: How It Rates
The scoring of each wall system is based on the following five… Read More
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IntroductionThis guide provides information on how to construct vapor diffusion ports when using fiberglass and mineral wool insulation with conditioned unvented attics and unconditioned unvented… Read More
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This guide provides mechanical ventilation requirements of occupied spaces in new low-rise residential buildings including single-family houses and multifamily structures such as apartment buildings… Read More
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The purpose of this guide is to provide useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet… Read More
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High performance precast concrete enclosure walls stand apart from most "rainscreen" walls in several key respects: how they control rain penetration, how they provide airtightness, and their… Read More
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Water management is based on the basic principles of physics. The concepts of drainage, wetting and drying potential are generally easy to understand. Explaining with graphics, text, or words what… Read More
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This pamphlet is designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing. It presents building guidance for both… Read More
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This pamphlet is designed for members of the residential construction and remodeling industries, as well as owners and managers who work in affordable housing. It presents building guidance for both… Read More
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This guide reviews the performance of residential assemblies in the central Florida (Orlando) area during the three hurricanes in August and September 2004. The specific focus of the review is on the… Read More
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