num_pages: 335
description: This manual presents the best techniques for energy and resource efficient residential construction in the colder climates of North America. Lstiburek (a forensic engineer who heads Building Science Corp. in Massachusetts) presents information on the practicalities of choosing the right insulation, heating systems, keeping heat in, air and moisture barriers, exterior wood priming, avoiding cold corners and plates, sealing air barriers, considering drainage planes behind siding, avoiding insulation gaps, and flashing window openings. Contains many diagrams. Spiral wire binding.
language: English
title: Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Cold-Climate Building Techniques
titlecomplete: Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Cold-Climate Building Techniques
ratings_count: 16
publisher: Taunton Press