The Builder*s Guide to Mixed Climates: Details for Design and Construction

Joseph W. Lstiburek

ISBN 10: 156158388X / ISBN 13: 9781561583881

Published by Taunton Pr, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Builder*s Guide to Mixed Climates: Details for Design and Construction
• Publisher: Taunton Pr
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156158388X
• ISBN 13: 9781561583881
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This manual shows the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the mixed climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp.in Massachusetts) discusses choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and moisture barriers, exterior wood priming, avoiding cold corners and plates, sealing air barriers, considering drainage planes behind siding, avoiding insulation gaps, and flashing window openings. Contains many diagrams. Spiral wire binding.