Table of Contents

Analysis of Improved Criteria for Mold Growth in ASHRAE Standard 160 by Comparison with Field Observations
Samuel Glass, Stanley Gatland, Kohta Ueno, Christopher Schumacher

What Does “Perm” Mean? The Difference between Permeability and Water Vapor Transmission Rates in Air Barrier Materials
Andrea Wagner, Stanley Yee, Michael Brasseur

Development of Standards to Evaluate, Analyze, and Retrofit Mass Wall Assemblies and Steep Sloped Roof Assemblies of Existing Buildings for Compliance with Energy Codes
Rex Cyphers, Carly Wagner, Jodi Knorowski

Hygrothermal Impact of Adhesive-Applied Rooftop Photovoltaic System
Nitin Shukla, Alliston Watts, Christian Honeker, Jan Kośny

Airtightness of Common Wall Assemblies and Its Effect on R-Value
Simon Pallin, Philip Boudreaux, Anthony Gehl

Comparing the Enclosure Wall Performance of Low-Permeance Exterior Insulation to High-Permeance Exterior Insulation in the Pacific Northwest
Jonathan Smegal, Graham Finch, Alejandra Nieto, Chris Schumacher

Application of VIPs in Canada’s North—Monitoring Results
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Doug MacLean, Juergen Korn, Stephen Mooney

Sensitivity Analysis of Hygrothermal Performance of Cross-Laminated Timber Wall Assemblies
Lin Wang, Hua Ge

Demonstration of the Hygrothermal Performance of a Next-Generation Insulation Material in a Cold Climate
Kaushik Biswas, Andre Desjarlais, Timothy Jiang, Tapan Patel, Andrew Nelson, Douglas Smith

Sensitivity Analysis of Moisture-Dependent Properties of Roofing Materials
Diana Fisler, Manfred Kehrer, Francis Babineau

Modeling of Aerogel Blanket Insulation Applications in Exterior Wall Constructions
Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya, Lawrence Carbary, Stanley Yee, David Appelfeld, Gagandeep Pahwa

Hygrothermal Performance Assessment of Stucco-Clad Wood Frame Walls Having Vented and Ventilated Drainage Cavities
Hamed Saber, Michael Lacasse, Travis Moore

Three-Dimensional Condensation Risk Analysis of Insulated Curtain Wall Spandrels
Andrew Dunlap, Ryan Asava

Simulations of Indoor Moisture Generation in U.S. Homes
Simon Pallin, Philip Boudreaux, Soo Jo, Meghan Perez, Amy Albaugh

Using Hygrothermal Modeling to Resolve Practical Low-Slope Roofing Issues
André Desjarlais, Helene Pierce, Simon Pallin

Simulating the Thermal Impact of Masonry Ties
Ryan Asava, Zachary Rusu

Unintended Hygrothermal Implications Resulting from Code Requirements for Continuous Insulation and NFPA 285 Testing
Carly Wagner, Annette Cyphers

Practical Application of Coupled FEA and CFD Steady State Analysis for the Prediction of Nighttime Building Enclosure Surface Temperatures
Justin Boone, Elizabeth Pugh

Assessment of Hygrothermal Performance and Design Guidance for Modern Light-Frame Wall Assemblies
Jay Crandell