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This library contains research reports produced by the Building America program and other building science resources used to support this Solution Center. The materials cover both new construction and existing homes. Use the search box and/or the filters to explore hundreds of residential building resources. Access to some references not produced by Building America may require purchase from the publisher. Documents are listed alphabetically. While we continually update our database, links may have changed since posting. Please contact our webmaster if you find broken links.

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Van der Meer Bill
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The Weatherization Training Center at Penn College
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Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.
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Aldrich Robb,
Williamson Jim
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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University of Minnesota Extension
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University of Minnesota
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Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.
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Wilson Alex
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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IBHS
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Webpage providing guidance for homeowners on how much snow weight a typical roof can handle and when to consider removing snow from the roof.
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Tony Woods
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Home Energy
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Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.
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Paul Fissette
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Journal of Light Construction
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Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
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Cold Climate Housing Research Center
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CCHRC
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Webpage describing how different amounts and types of snow loads affect the structural integrity of roofs and homes.