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Moisture Risk in Unvented Attics Due to Air Leakage Paths Minneapolis Minnesota

IBACOS completed an initial analysis of moisture damage potential in an unvented attic insulated with closed-cell spray polyurethane foam. To complete this analysis, the research team collected field data, used computational fluid dynamics to quantify the airflow rates through ind...
Rapport, A. et al Ibacos Innovation
Apr 27, 2016
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Field Testing of an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation, Tiles, and Vapor Diffusion Venting

BSC TO5 Task 2.5 Field Testing of an Un-vented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and Tiles Winter Park, FL 32789 Field test data available for wood moisture contents, temperature, and relative humidity. Un-vented roofs (aka cathedral-ized attics) are an established presence in Florida...
Ueno, K. and Lstiburek, J. Building Science Corporation
Apr 27, 2016
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Analysis of Joist Masonry Moisture Content Monitoring

BSC TO5 Task 7.2 Analysis of Joist Masonry Moisture Content Monitoring House Lawrence, MA 01840 This work involved the field monitoring of embedded wood joist ends in a solid brick building in zone 5A that was retrofitted with interior insulation. Eleven joists throughout the bui...
Ueno, K. Building Science Corporation
Apr 27, 2016
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Monitoring of Double-Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast

BSC TO5 Task 2.2 Monitoring of Double Stud Wall Moisture Conditions in the Northeast Field test data available for wood moisture contents, temperature, and relative humidity. STRUCTURE House Devens, MA 01432 Three double-stud assemblies were compared: 12-in. ocSPF, 12-in. cellulo...
Ueno, K. Building Science Corporation
Apr 27, 2016
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Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold and Hot-humid Climates

BSC TO5 Task 7.1 Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Cold Climates Bolingbrook, IL 60440 BSC TO5 Task 7.1 Field Testing Unvented Roofs with Asphalt Shingles in Hot-Humid Climates Friendswood, TX 77546 To understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented ...
Ueno, K. and Lstiburek, J. Building Science Corporation
Apr 27, 2016
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Evaluating an Exterior Insulation and Finish System for Deep Energy Retrofits

This report provides a case study of a deep energy retrofit using a site-applied exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS). Prefabricated EIFS panels are also discussed as a potential wall insulation retrofit solution. EIFSs are common in new and retrofit commercial constructio...
Dentz, J. and Podorson, D. The Levy Partnership, Inc Systems Building Research Alliance
Apr 27, 2016
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Mass Customization of Prefabricated Panel Blocks for Deep Wall Insulation Retrofits

The project this data comes from looks to make building wall retrofits less expensive and easier to install by using exterior insulating panels. This is done to make buildings more energy efficient without expensive wall retrofits or reconstruction. The "Measurement and Verificati...
Sharon, A. et al Fraunhofer Center for Manufacturing Innovation CMI
Dec 14, 2021
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Transient Cold-Climate Building Foundation Hygrothermal Experimental Data

The data consist of two years of continuous transient experimental measurements on the hygrothermal performance of concrete masonry block walls in a full basement in a cold climate (US DOE climate zone 7). The walls were insulated in compliance with the thermal requirements of the...
Merket, N. and Laboratory, N. National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Jun 30, 2015
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Evaluation of Crawlspace Retrofits in Multifamily Buildings

In 2011 and early 2012, Building Science Corporation (BSC) collaborated with Innova Services Corporation on a multifamily community un-vented crawlspace retrofit project at Oakwood Gardens in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. BSC provided design consulting services and pre and post-retrofit...
Rudd, A. Advanced Building Systems
Apr 27, 2016
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Advanced TidGen Power System Material Characterization Program

The TidGen Power System generates emission-free electricity from tidal currents and connects directly into existing grids using smart grid technology. The power system consists of three major subsystems: shore-side power electronics, mooring system, and turbine generator unit (TGU...
Marnagh, C. and McEntee, J. Ocean Renewable Power Company
Jun 14, 2018
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Approaches to 30% Energy Savings at the Community Scale in the Hot-Humid Climate

The Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction, formerly the Building America Industrialized Housing Partnership, has worked with several community-scale builders within the hot-humid climate zone to improve performance of production-, or community-scale, h...
Beal, D. et al University of Central Florida Florida Solar Energy Center
Apr 27, 2016
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Advancing Replicable Solutions for High-Performance Homes in the Southeast JMC Patrick Square

The work presented in this report advances the goals of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America program by improving the energy peformance of affordable and market-rate housing. Southface Energy Institute (Southface), part of the U.S. Department of Energy Building America r...
Sweet, M. et al Southface
Apr 27, 2016
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NorthernSTAR 1.5-Story Demonstration House of Cold Climate Solutions for Affordable Housing

This is a NorthernSTAR renovation project for Urban Homeworks incorporating installation of a combination space and water heater, Overcoat insulation retrofit on the roof, and Excavationless foundation insulation retrofit. STRUCTURE 1401 North 16th Ave Minneapolis, MN 55411 Var...
Jacobson, R. et al University of Minnesota NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership
Apr 27, 2016
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