Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates: Details for Design and ConstructionThis manual shows the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the mixed climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp.in Massachusetts) discusses choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and moisture barriers, exterior wood priming, avoiding cold corners and plates, sealing air barriers, considering drainage planes behind siding, avoiding insulation gaps, and flashing window openings. Contains many diagrams. Spiral wire binding. |
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Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: Details for Design and Construction Joseph W. Lstiburek No preview available - 2000 |
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12 Appendices adhesive or gasket air flow retarder air handler air pressure aluminum siding APR MAY JUN AUG SEP OCT batt insulation Gypsum bottom plate building envelope building paper capillary break caulked climate combustion cooling degree days crawl space Dampproofing DEC JAN FEB design temperature dew point drainage plane drywall duct ductwork exterior wall FEB MAR APR fiberglass Figure firestop flashing floor Framing gasket Sealant heat recovery ventilation heating degree days HVAC installed insulating sheathing insulation Gypsum board insulation Sealant JAN FEB MAR JUL AUG SEP JUN JUL AUG leakage mastic materials Mean monthly outdoor NOV DEC JAN OCT NOV DEC Polyethylene vapor diffusion range hood Rigid insulation taped roof Sealant or adhesive sealed joints SEP OCT NOV Sill gasket soffit stud surface taped or sealed top plate trim truss Unfaced batt insulation vapor diffusion retarder vent Vinyl or aluminum water heater window Wood Siding