References

For more information consult the following:

  1. ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, Chapters 20 and 23, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc. Atlanta, GA.
  2. C755-Selection of Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation, ASTM, Philadelphia, PA.
  3. Covering Vapor Barriers, NAIMA, 1988, Alexandria, VA.
  4. Mineral Fiber Batts and Blankets,NAIMA, 1989, Alexandria, VA.
  5. Loose Fill Mineral Fiber, NAIMA, 1989, Alexandria, VA.
  6. Moisture Control Handbook,ORNL/SUB/89-SD350/1, Oct. '91, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak ridge, TN.
  7. National Center for Appropriate Technology, Moisture and Home Energy Conservation, 1983, Butte, MT.
  8. Building Foundation Design Handbook, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1988.

Additional, more current, references suggested include the following:

9. Builders' Manual, Canadian Home Builders Association, Ottawa, Ontario, 1994.

10. EEBA Field Guides for Different Climates, Energy Efficient Building Association, Minneapolis, MN, 1997.

11. CABO One & Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition. The Council of Building Officials, Falls Church, VA 1995.

12. "Moisture Control Handbook," J. Lstiburek, J. Carmody 1991.

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