Builder's Guide to Cold Climates: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Cold-Climate Building Techniques

by Joseph Lstiburek

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.

335 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2000

Reviews

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joe Lstiburek is a Guru in the field of building physics and this is a must read book if you are considering building in cold climates (Northern US, Anywhere in Canada).

[Mitch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Riveting!

Ok, not really, but if you want to know the best way to build an energy efficient house buy one of this guys guides. (get the updated version though...2006)

And sadly, I have read this book more than once.