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Author : Roger A. Peterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Exterior Wall Airtightness and the Role of Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders written by Roger A. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Roger A. Peterson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Ceiling Airtightness and the Role of Air Barriers and Vapor Retarders written by Roger A. Peterson and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Linda Brock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119139708
Total Pages : 600 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)
Download or read book Designing the Exterior Wall written by Linda Brock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By presenting the basics of building science along with a prescribed set of details, Designing the Exterior Wall helps you understand why buildings fail and how they can be made more durable through design. Author Linda Brock connects the science and aesthetics of building envelopes through the examination of a variety of construction and cladding types. She features details from real world projects in a variety of climates, successful and unsuccessful case studies, and checklists you can use on your own projects. Helps you reduce your liability by showing why building envelopes fail and how they can be designed to endure. Moves from theory to actual construction by including hundreds of building envelope details from a broad array of projects and climates. Integrates numerous contemporary case studies, including Frank Gehry's Experiential Music Center in Seattle (thin skins), Renzo Piano's Rue de Meaux housing in Paris (terra cotta cladding), and Mario Botta's San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (prefabricated brick panels). Designing the Exterior Wall is a must-have book, whether you're an architect or a student. Order your copy today.
Author : Joseph W. Lstiburek
Publisher : Alberta Department of Housing, Innovative Housing Grants Program
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book A New Approach to Affordable Low Energy House Construction written by Joseph W. Lstiburek and published by Alberta Department of Housing, Innovative Housing Grants Program. This book was released on 1984 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report documents the research work leading to theconstruction of a number of demonstration houses using newtechniques in Ontario. The report summarizes the results ofthese projects and recommends an approach to a demonstrationproject using improved construction methods in Alberta. Thesedemonstration houses were constructed using alternative buildingsystems such as a painted gypsum board air barrier/vapourretarder concept and alternative mechanical systems whichincluded heating, air supply (ventilation and make-up air), andheat recovery. The report addresses this work in terms ofperformance, code requirements and estimated costs.
Author : James K. Lischkoff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book The Airtight House written by James K. Lischkoff and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John E. Duff
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)
Download or read book Vapor Barrier Decreases Moisture Conditions in Wood Walls Exposed to Air Conditioning and Heating written by John E. Duff and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Katherine S. Wissink
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)
Download or read book Comparative Analysis of Fluid-Applied Air Barrier Products written by Katherine S. Wissink and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fluid-applied air-barrier/water-resistive-barrier membranes for use in exterior wall systems are relatively new products and are increasingly being specified and used by designers and building owners. These membranes can serve as the primary air barrier and water-resistive barrier, as well as the vapor retarder depending on the vapor permeance of the membrane. The integrity and continuity of this membrane is essential, given that this single material may perform up to three critical functions and will govern the performance of the wall system in terms of moisture migration and waterproofing. The lack of widely accepted industry standards of material property performance for these products makes it difficult for designers to compare products from different manufacturers. Further, because these products are relatively new, their long-term performance is not well established. As such, durability testing of these membranes is important to help designers and building owners anticipate long-term performance prior to specifying these products on projects. This article compares material properties and durability of 14 fluid-applied air barriers, both vapor-permeable and -impermeable products, as determined by laboratory testing. Properties tested include adhesion to common substrates, elongation, and water absorption. The laboratory testing program also addresses the durability of the membranes by testing the effect of freezing temperatures, exposure to water and UV radiation, and aging on the material properties noted above. This article discusses the development of the laboratory testing program, outlines methods of testing and accelerated weathering, and summarizes the test results.
Author : Michael Maines
Publisher : Taunton Press
ISBN 13 : 9781641551656
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (516 download)
Download or read book Pretty Good House written by Michael Maines and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pretty Good House provides a framework and set of guidelines for building or renovating a high-performance home that focus on its inhabitants and the environment--but keeps in mind that few people have pockets deep enough to achieve a "perfect" solution. The essential idea is for homeowners to work within their financial and practical constraints both to meet their own needs and do as much for the planet as possible. A Pretty Good House is: * A house that's as small as possible * Simple and durable, but also well designed * Insulated and air-sealed * Above all, it is affordable, healthy, responsible, and resilient.
Author : Kathleen Hess-Kosa
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 131535408X
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (153 download)
Download or read book Building Materials written by Kathleen Hess-Kosa and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The construction industry is bombarded with ever-changing building materials—components of which are more and more difficult, if not impossible, to identify. Building material emissions have been implicated as a major source of indoor air pollution, and toxic gases, often unidentified, are generated in building fires. Building Materials: Product Emission and Combustion Health Hazards undertakes the task of identifying building materials emission and combustion health hazards. This practical guide introduces the complex world of polymers commonly used in building materials along with plasticizers and additives that are not regulated by OSHA. It also explores the topic of building materials as they relate to function and their emissions/combustion products along with thermal decomposition and combustion products as they relate to fire first responders. Engaging environmental professionals, construction management firms, architects, first respondents, and students, this valuable reference delivers a comprehensive spectrum of knowledge needed to face the challenges of managing building materials in the twenty-first century. Awareness is the first line of defense!
Author : Joseph Lstiburek
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471318639
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (713 download)
Download or read book Moisture Control Handbook written by Joseph Lstiburek and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-01-15 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the climate-controlled buildings of today, moisture problemsaffect not only the useable life expectancy of the structure, butthe comfort and health of the occupants. This reference is thefirst to apply up-to-date moisture control and treatment techniquesin a problem/solution format. Opening with an introductoryexplanation of the nature and causes of mold, mildew, andcondensation, the book gives specific advice on heated, cooled, andcombination environments, plus a short course in the dynamics ofmoisture movement within buildings. Other invaluable coverageincludes: * clear, detailed recommended practices for all United Statesclimates * practices for cooling as well as heating climates (often, heatingclimate solutions are applied in cooling climates, where problemsand solutions are completely different) * an overall, systematic view of moisture problems--including howmechanical systems and occupant lifestyles can create and alsoresolve moisture problems * actual case studies of buildings with moisture problems thatillustrate the principles and practices presented in the book This detailed, no-nonsense exploration of moisture cause andeffect--as well as its protection and remediation--will expandreaders' knowledge on this crucial subject. Moisture ControlHandbook will be welcomed by building contractors, architects,mechanical engineers, building science researchers, buildingproduct manufacturers, homeowners, and small commercial buildingowners.
Author : John Frederick Straube
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780983795391
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (953 download)
Download or read book High Performance Enclosures written by John Frederick Straube and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: high Performance Enclosures : Design Guide for Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Buildings in Cold Climates provides guidance for architects and building enclosure engineers working to meet the growing need for buildings that have significantly lower operational energy consumption. John Straube addresses a range of practical questions about low energy building enclosures that save energy while simultaneously improving durability, comfort, and rain control: How much of an impact can the enclosure, massing, and orientation have? How much glazing is appropriate and what options are available? How much does thermal bridging matter and how can it be minimized at difficult structural details? How does one detail thick layers of continuous insulation outside of steel stud walls? Can layers of insulating sheathing reduce the risk of moisture damage?--COVER.
Author : J. Carmeliet
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000151298
Total Pages : 1044 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Research in Building Physics written by J. Carmeliet and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-12-18 with total page 1044 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a broad view of the research performed in building physics at the start of the 21st century. The focus of this conference was on combined heat and mass flow in building components, performance-based design of building enclosures, energy use in buildings, sustainable construction, users' comfort and health, and the urban micro-climate.
Author : Andrew Dainty
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134338007
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (343 download)
Download or read book Communication in Construction written by Andrew Dainty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-01-24 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers practical guidance on possible solutions to communication problems, featuring a number of examples related to the construction industry.
Author : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher : Guyer Partners
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book An Introduction to Thermal Efficiency and Airtightness of Buildings for Construction Managers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for construction managers interested in construction of buildings for thermal efficiency and air tightness. Here is what is discussed: 1. BUILDING ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 2. THERMAL ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE, 3. THERMAL ENVELOPE DEFECTS, 4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCESS., 5. AIR BARRIERS, 6. VAPOR RETARDERS, 7. THERMAL INSULATION, 8. CONTROL OF RAIN PENETRATION, 9. SEALANTS.
Author : J. David Odom
Publisher : The Fairmont Press, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0881733199
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (817 download)
Download or read book Commissioning Buildings in Hot, Humid Climates written by J. David Odom and published by The Fairmont Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepared in cooperation with Disney Development Company, this book deals exclusively with aspects of the design, construction or operation of buildings for which even relatively minor errors can have devastating results when the building is located in a hot, humid climate. Disney's consistent adherence to the principles outlined in this manual has dramatically reduced problems in its new construction. The information presented combines the experience of CH2M Hill, the largest environmental engineering firm in the U.S., and Disney, one of the premier facility planning and management firms in the world. Key issues covered include indoor air quality problem factors; hot humid climate considerations; new building failure; and a model for future success. Specifically addressed are schematic design, design development, final design, construction, and post-construction startup and system commissioning. The concepts and approaches presented are those which have proven successful in designing and operating problem-free indoor building environments in hot and humid locations.
Author : Upstryve Inc
Publisher : Brown Technical Publications Inc
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book 2023 Florida Glass and Glazing Contractor Exam Prep written by Upstryve Inc and published by Brown Technical Publications Inc. This book was released on with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get one step closer to becoming a Florida Glass and Glazing contractor with a exam prep book designed by 1 Exam Prep to help you conquer the required 2023 Florida Glass and Glazing Contractor Trade Knowledge examination. Test taking techniques and tips Highlight and tab locations for the references books Practice questions Covered topics include information: A Glass and Glazing contractor falls under the category of a Specialty Contractor. The scope of work for this contractor is limited to the installation and attachment of all types of windows and glass, the installation of swinging or sliding glass doors to the existing walls, floors, columns, or other structural members of the building, the installation of glass holding or supporting mullions or horizontal bars which are attached to existing building walls, floors, columns, or other structural members of the building, and the cutting and installation of glass and mirrors. This license also allows installation of prefabricated glass, metal or plastic curtain walls and panels, caulking incidental to such work and assembly, and installation of shower and tub enclosures and metal fascias.
Author : Upstryve Inc
Publisher : Brown Technical Publications Inc
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book 2023 Florida Mechanical Contractor - Vol 1 written by Upstryve Inc and published by Brown Technical Publications Inc. This book was released on with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume 1 of 2 Get one step closer to becoming a Florida Mechanical contractor with a prep course designed by 1 Exam Prep to help you conquer the required Florida State Mechanical Contractors Trade Knowledge examination. Use a blended, self-study and course structure to tailor your prep to your individual learning style. Course includes: Highlighting and tabbing location for each required book, so you can quickly and easily reference your materials during the exam Practice questions Testing taking techniques that are an indispensable part of these open-book exams
