RAiNA Technical Bulletin: Defining Rainscreen Wall Performance
The term “rainscreen” is a widely applied—though sometimes confused term—used within the construction industry to...
Read MoreASHRAE 100 Users’ Guide: ASHRAE Standard 100-2018 Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings
The purpose of this User’s Guide is to provide additional explanation, examples, and reference material...
Read MoreEncapsulated Mass Timber Construction up to 12 Storeys
Encapsulated Mass Timber Construction (EMTC) means that type of construction in which a degree of...
Read MoreMass Timber Building Science Primer
The Mass Timber Building Science Primer by Dr. Ted Kesik and Rosemary Martin (in Partnership...
Read MoreSolutions to Address Osmosis and the Blistering of Liquid Applied Waterproofing Membranes
Abstract The transport of water through waterproofing membranes over concrete substrates resulting in water-filled blisters...
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Modular Construction for Energy Efficient, Affordable Housing in Canada
This technical bulletin outlines lessons learned from some early modular housing projects, describes three case...
Read MoreTrends and Anomalies in Hygrothermal Material Properties from the ASHRAE 1696 Research program
Budget and time constraints preclude the determination of specific material properties for most energy and...
Read MoreThermal Resistance Measurements of Two-and Three-D Thermal Bridges Using an ASTM C177-based Apparatus
Thermal bridges, localized areas of building enclosures that allow higher heat flow, are recognized as...
Read MoreThermal Evaluation of Masonry Shelf Angle Supports for Exterior-Insulated Walls
Exterior insulation in above-grade wall assemblies is becoming more common as energy codes and voluntary...
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