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Building Science Deconstructed: Beyond the Perfect Wall with Dr. John Straube
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Overview
Watch for an in-depth look at how the right materials, in the right order, can improve durability, comfort, and thermal performance.
Beyond the Perfect Wall takes an in-depth look at how the right materials, in the right order, can improve durability, comfort, and thermal performance.
Key learnings include:
– Principles of building enclosure design
– How the “perfect wall” concept can be adapted
– The connection between airtightness, vapor permeability, durability, and energy efficiency
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