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

Lstiburek, Joseph

ISBN 10: 1561583758 / ISBN 13: 9781561583751

Published by Taunton Press, 2000

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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.

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, avoidin

Bibliographic Details

Title: Builder's Guide to Mixed Climates: Details ...
Publisher: Taunton Press
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good