APST 470 focuses on the application of building science principles to the design of building enclosures.
Quirouette, R.L. (1985.) Building practice note no. 54: The difference between a vapour barrier and an air barrier. National Research Council Canada. https://www.healthyheating.com/HH_Integrated_Design/Week%204/The%20Difference%20Between%20a%20Vapor%20Barrier%20and%20an%20Air%20Barrier.pdf
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In, Volume 2, Part 5 Environmental Separation, read: · 5.1 General · 5.2 Loads and Procedures · 5.3 Heat Transfer · 5.4 Air Leakage · 5.5 Vapour Diffusion · Appendix C Climatic and Seismic Information for Building Design in Canada |
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). (n.d.) Construction tolerances. |
Required Readings |
Required Readings |
Note: This is a great, free – and comprehensive – resource – albeit in American units. Download it and save it in your Personal Archive. |
Supplementary Readings |
Pay close attention to the sections on joints and joint sealants. |
Required Readings |
This document was Required Reading for Unit 3, but please review it again as it is a good summary of the principles behind this course. |
Supplementary Readings |