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October 16, 2018

Updated: September 9, 2024

The Psychrometric Chart: 7 Minutes of BS (Building Science)

This chart explains how moisture behaves in the air as temperatures rise and fall—rainstorms, flooding, and glaciers in wall cavities are distinct possibilities.

HVAC & Mechanicals

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October 6, 2018

Updated: May 28, 2024

ViscoElasticity: 7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience)

The science of stickiness: a molecular look at tape's adhesive and cohesive properties

WRB & Flashing

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August 22, 2018

Updated: September 9, 2024

Air Barriers: 7 Minutes of BS—Building Science, Syncopated

You can't simply go down to the hardware store and buy a box labeled air barrier

Insulation & Air Sealing

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August 1, 2018

Updated: September 9, 2024

Low-E Glass Coatings: 7 Minutes of Building Science

Low-e coatings screen infrared heat from moving through the glass, either inward, outward, or both

Insulation & Air Sealing

Windows & Doors

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June 28, 2018

Updated: September 9, 2024

Vapor Permeance: 7 Minutes of BS—Building Science w/a Beat

Vapor barriers cause a lot more harm than good in many parts of North America. Understanding vapor barriers begins with knowing what it means to be one

Roofing

Insulation & Air Sealing

Siding & Exterior Trim

WRB & Flashing

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