Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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Title: Technology Solutions Case Study: Complete and Fully Aligned Air Barrier

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This research project, conducted by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, focused on eliminating excessive humidity in the attic of a multi-floor, single-family home that was causing condensation and water damage along the roof and eaves.

Authors:: none,

Publication Date:: Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 2012

Research Org.:: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building Technologies Office Corporate)

OSTI Identifier:: 1220821

Report Number(s):: PNNL-SA-89688
6579

Resource Type:: Program Document

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: PNNL; air barrier: air sealing: humidity control; residential buildings; Building America

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