Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: A Systems Approach to Designing and Building Healthy, Comfortable, Curable, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Homes

Joseph Lstiburek

ISBN 10: 0975512714 / ISBN 13: 9780975512715

Published by Building Science Corporation/E, 2006

About this Item

This manual presents the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp. in Massachusetts) presents information on the practicalities of 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: A Systems Approach to Designing and Building Healthy, Comfortable, Curable, Energy Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Homes
• Publisher: Building Science Corporation/E
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0975512714
• ISBN 13: 9780975512715
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: As New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Building

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Synopsis

The North American Cold Climate edition of the Builder's Guide provides the building industry with the latest and best practical information on how to apply building science principles to structures as systems in colder regions.