... Summarized are the results of an investigation designed to evaluate the water penetration resistance of a variety of residential single wythe load bearing clay masonry exterior wall systems. A total of eighteen wall specimens were tested using the apparatus and procedures outlined in ASTM E 514...

... identified by comparison of the factor analysis results with information in the Canadian Indoor Source Profile database and the scientific literature. organics occurrence Canadian residential indoor air sources factor analysis exposure Rein Otson 1 Vapor-Phase Organic Compounds in Canadian...

... fall within a broad range of categories including places of assembly, institutional facilities, commercial establishments, and warehousing facilities; however, more emphasis is placed on residential properties which account for close to 70% of all structural fires and over 90% of all structural fire...

... Several common residential construction details are detrimental to the performance of installed thermal insulation. Degradation of insulation performance is caused by air exfiltration (convective losses and moisture gain in insulated cavities) and wind wash (the passage of outdoor air through...

... For some time the impact of the use of rigid foam exterior insulating sheathing on moisture levels in residential wood-frame walls has been uncertain. Recently a field study of 86 newly-constructed Washington and Montana homes was completed that provides clear evidence. Measurements were made...

... of the field study are described in detail. Future research needs also are discussed. moisture moisture damage moisture control wood decay vapor barrier wall ventilation energy-efficient residential George A. Tsongas ] The Northwest Wall Moisture Study: A Field Study of Moisture...

... that will be used to develop energy conservation programs for Northwest homes. This data will be used to evaluate the cost effectiveness of various conservation measures, to establish residential building codes, and to help regional power planners in making decisions about the management of the Northwest's...

..., the tracer gas decay method was applied to the same buildings to obtain the infiltration rates of selected apartment units. The methods used to measure the airtightness values and the air infiltration rates and the test results of the two apartment towers are discussed. leakage pressure residential...

... This paper examines airtightness data from 623 electrically heated residential buildings in the Pacific Northwest. The Residential Standards Demonstration Program (RSDP) was designed to demonstrate the merits of energy-efficient construction techniques. The control houses were intended...

... residential Andrew K. Kim^ and Chia Y. Shaw^ Seasonal Variation in Alrtightness of Two Detaclied Houses REFERENCE: Kim, A. K. and Shaw, C. Y., "Seasonal Variation in Airtightness of Two DetachedHouses," Measured Air Leakage of Buildings, ASTMSTP904, H. R. Trechsel and P. L. Lagus, Eds., American Society...

... on the roof sheathing under specified ambient conditions. The implications for the standards writer also are discussed. attic humidity measurement modeling moisture residential water vapor J. K. Ford 1 Humidity Measurement and Modeling in a Residential Attic REFERENCE: Ford, J. K., "Humidity...

... decrease; and basement and attic retrofitting appear to be very influential in achieving the greatest reductions in air infiltration rates. air infiltration ventilation retrofit air leakage modeling residential air flow energy losses measurements D. T. Harrje^ and T. A. Mills, Jr. 2 Air...

... to the heating energy savings caused by its use. The proposed minimum insulation standards for Canada were found to be significantly better than the existing standards, although not optimum from an energy viewpoint. energy cost life-cycle energy cost thermal insulation insulation residential /. W...

... the basis for setting minimum acceptable performance of separations between units. Based on a study of numerous (over 200) residential projects, it has been found that a certification that the final design complies with the standards is generally required and provided as part of the consulting effort...

... A method of test for residential land use in the vicinity of a railroad using on-site noise level measurements is described. This was applied in the Columbus, Ohio area to optimize residential land utilization in the vicinity of a cross-country railroad. Acceptability criteria are those...