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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 Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Building Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1104593
Report Number(s):
DOE/GO--102013-4056; KNDJ-0-40337-00
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English