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Title: Moisture Durability of Vapor Permeable Insulating Sheathing (Fact Sheet)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1104593· OSTI ID:1104593

In this project, Building America team Building Science Corporation researched some of the ramifications of using exterior, vapor permeable insulation on retrofit walls with vapor permeable cavity insulation. Retrofit strategies are a key factor in reducing exterior building stock consumption.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Technologies Program
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1104593
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102013-4056; KNDJ-0-40337-00
Resource Relation:
Related Information: Building America Case Study: Technology Solutions for New and Existing Homes, Building Technologies Office (BTO)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English