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Title: Water Management of Noninsulating and Insulating Sheathings

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219652· OSTI ID:1219652
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  1. Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)

There is an increasing market in liquid (or fluid) applied water management barriers for residential applications that could be used in place of tapes and other self-adhering membranes if applied correctly, especially around penetrations in the enclosure. This report discusses current best practices, recommends ways in which the best practices can be improved, and looks at some current laboratory testing and testing standards.

Research Organization:
Building Science Corporation, Somerville, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
DOE Contract Number:
KNDJ-0-40337-00
OSTI ID:
1219652
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO-102012-3530; 5732
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English