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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
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Asphalt Shingle Roofs
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Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Attic Knee Walls
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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Guide describing causes of condensation in attics and roof assemblies during cold weather and ways to reduce this condensation.
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
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Gutters and Downspouts
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Guide describing the installation of gutters, downspouts, and alternate options for managing rainwater run-off from roofs.
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
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Guide describing how to construct homes and decks to manage heavy snow loads in winter weather.
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Metal Roofs
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Guide discussing how to install metals roofs to resist damage from high winds, hurricanes, ice, and wildfires.
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
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Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.
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Unvented Attic Insulation
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.