The energy and thermal performance and integrity of your wall assemblies depend on core building science concepts:

  • Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
  • Heat Loss due to Air Leakage
  • Moisture and Air Movement
  • Relative Humidity and Air Temperature
  • Radiant Exchange
  • Air Barriers, Vapour Barriers and Weather Barriers

EXCERPTS FROM THE CHBA MANUAL

Excerpts from the 2012 Canadian Home Builder’s Manual were selected to highlight the key concepts listed above. Understanding of these concepts will help in selection and design of high performance building envelopes.

Excerpts from the 2012 Canadian Home Builders Manual (reproduced with permission):

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ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Guide to Designing Energy Efficient Building Enclosures, FPInnovations

High R Value Enclosure Assemblies, Building Science Corporation

Guide to Attaching Exterior Wall Coverings through Foam Sheathing to Wood or Steel Wall Framing, FSC

Cladding Attachment Over Thick Exterior Insulating Sheathing

Initial and Long-Term Movement of Cladding Installed Over Exterior Rigid Insulation

EIFS Practice Manual by the EIFS Council of Canada

Illustrated Guide: R22+ Effective Walls in Wood-Frame Construction

Advanced Framing Construction Guide

Wood Moisture Content and the Importance of Drying in Wood Building Systems, APA Wood