Abstract
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.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 2 |
State | Published - 2013 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/FS-5500-60143
Other Report Number
- DOE/GO-102013-4056
Keywords
- BSC
- Building America
- exterior insulation
- hygrothermal simulations
- residential
- residential buildings
- vapor permeance
- weather resisting barrier
- WUFI