Air, Thermal, Vapor & Water Control Layers in Wall Assembly

On the Mastering Building Science discussion board…
Allison A. Bailes III, Ph.D. answers student questions about air, thermal, vapor and water control layers in wall assembly.

Student 1: 
I’m going to repeat what’s been said about the control layers in my own words, and ask a few questions for clarity:

There’s rain control, air control, vapor control, and thermal control. […]

December 16th, 2015|Categories: Building Science|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Leaders in High Performance Building: Addition & Full Gut Renovation

At HeatSpring, we celebrate innovative builders and designers who work to improve the overall quality and performance of public and residential buildings…
Our Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway was created for those who have helped plan, design, construct, and/or operate a high performance building. Entrants could submit a photo of their high performance project(s).* The photo could show the entire high performance building or […]

November 30th, 2015|Categories: Building Science, Green Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Leaders in High Performance Building: A Passive House in Vermont

At HeatSpring, we celebrate innovative builders and designers who work to improve the overall quality and performance of public and residential buildings…
Our Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway was created for those who have helped plan, design, construct, and/or operate a high performance building. Entrants could submit a photo of their high performance project(s).* The photo could show the entire high performance […]

November 24th, 2015|Categories: Green Building, Passive House|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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HeatSpring’s Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway!

At HeatSpring, we celebrate innovative builders and designers who work to improve the overall quality and performance of public and residential buildings…
Our Leaders in High Performance Building Giveaway was created for those who have helped plan, design, construct, and/or operate a high performance building. Entrants could submit a photo of their high performance project(s).* The photo could show the entire high performance building or […]

November 2nd, 2015|Categories: Biomass, Boilers, Building Science, Solar Design & Installation, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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