Vapor/air barrier question. – Climate Zone 5

I’m working on a project in Climate Zone 5. This is a sprinkler system addition to a 5B dormitory building. The existing condition is that there is a gypsum board… I’m working on a project in Climate Zone 5. This is a sprinkler system addition to a 5B dormitory...

How China Became the World’s Leader on Renewable Energy

China has achieved remarkable growth in its installed renewable capacity over the past two decades. Now it must move ahead with reforms to its national electricity system. China has achieved remarkable growth in its installed renewable capacity over the past two...

Vapour barrier vs retarder in wall assembly

We are mid build in climate zone 6 (Bancroft, Ontario) and the more reading I do on vapour barriers the more confused I get.We have R5 silverboard HD XS (micro… We are mid build in climate zone 6 (Bancroft, Ontario) and the more reading I do on vapour barriers the...

The Science of a Quiet Home

Learn about strategies for controlling residential acoustics and noise from the surrounding environment Learn about strategies for controlling residential acoustics and noise from the surrounding environmentDesign, Home Performance & WeatherizationRead...
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