Comprehensive retrofit of an existing multi-unit rental building: impacts on indoor environmental conditions
The focus of this study is on multifamily buildings constructed in the 1960s and 1970s...
Read MoreRAiNA Technical Bulletin: Defining Rainscreen Wall Performance
The term “rainscreen” is a widely applied—though sometimes confused term—used within the construction industry to...
Read MoreModular Construction for Energy Efficient, Affordable Housing in Canada
This technical bulletin outlines lessons learned from some early modular housing projects, describes three case...
Read MoreArgon Gas Fill & Insulated Glass Units
This RDH Technical Bulletin provides an overview of argon-filled IGUs.
Read MoreReal Energy Savings from Windows Upgrades
This RDH Technical Bulletin presents the thermal improvements, improved airtightness, and measured energy savings resulting...
Read MoreAluminum Window Frames and Paint Failures
This bulletin presents systemic paint deficiencies noted on aluminum-frame windows installed at an RDH rehabilitation...
Read MoreExcessive Use of Self Adhesive Membranes in Standard Wood Frame Construction
This RDH Technical Bulletin applies to wood-frame wall assemblies designed with interior vapor control membranes,...
Read MoreEffective U-values (R-values) for Tapered Insulation
This RDH Technical Bulletin presents the theory and calculation methods used to develop tables of...
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