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BSC Books & Publications

The following are books and publications written by Joseph Lstiburek or Building Science Corporation unless otherwise noted:

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The following books are available from Building Science Press.

Cold Climate Builders Guide
Cold Climate
Revised December 2004
Mixed Climate Builders Guide
Mixed-Humid Climate
Revised June 2005
Hot Dry Climate Builders Guide
Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Climate
Revised December 2004
Hot Humid Builders Guide
Hot-Humid Climate
Revised June 2005

Builder's Guide

Building Science Corporation publishes a Builder's Guide for four different climates -- cold (heating), hot-humid, hot-dry/mixed-dry (cooling) and mixed-humid (heating and cooling) climates. These guides include hundreds of pages of illustrations and resources on such subjects as house layout and design, foundations, framing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, plumbing, electrical systems, painting, sheathings and windows all with respect to moisture control, energy efficiency and proper ventilation. Written by Joseph Lstiburek. To help you decide which climate is right for your location, click here.

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Moisture ControlMoisture Control Handbook

John Wiley & Sons publishes the Moisture Control Handbook: Principles and Practices for Residential and Small Commercial Buildings that deals almost exclusively with moisture and water management. Some of the areas covered, including illustrations, are moisture movement, wall assemblies in various climates, moisture control practices in various climates, case studies/moisture problems that create mold, odor, roof decay and condensation, peeling paint on wood trim and hardboard panel problems. Written by Joseph Lstiburek and John Carmody; 214 pages; US $80 + US$3.95 s/h (outside US please send a self-addressed Federal Express form with your Federal Express number and delivery information).

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More Books

Please contact appropriate publisher for more information. Written by Joseph W. Lstiburek unless otherwise noted.

Spray Polyurethane Foam in External Envelopes of Buildings
With Mark T. Bomberg, ISBN: 1-56676-707-5, Technomic Publishing Co., Inc., (800)-233-9936, 1998.

Chapter 17, Moisture Control in Buildings - Construction Principles and Recommendations, New Residential Buildings
ASTM Manual, MNL 18, 1994.

Builder's Field Guide
Published by AEC, Durham, NC, 1993.

Building Air Quality: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Manager
Published by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, December, 1991; technical advisor with William Turner, Terry Brennan and Ed Light.

Handbook on Moisture Control
Published by the U.S. Department of Energy, September, 1991.

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