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Underwriters Laboratories LLC
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This standard primarily addresses wind uplift and other issues associated with PV panel mounting systems.
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SCEC,
University of Southern California
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Webpage from Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) on identifying key problem spots on unreinforced masonry chimneys and how to retrofit them to withstand seismic forces.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
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Building Science Corporation
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Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report covering wind uplift and roofing membrane failures.
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EPA
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Webpage describing the use of cool roofs to reduce heat islands and and benefits and costs.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing a method for flashing roof vent boots, describing how to flash the pipe, how to flash over and under the pan, and finish by shaping the shingles, as well as addressing potential water leakage by adding an additional seal with EPDM flashing tape with a butyl adhesive backing to the...
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Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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ASHRAE
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Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety
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Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.
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Fine Homebuilding Magazine
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Article describing how to weatherproof dormers using peel-and-stick membranes when flashing a dormer.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.
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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.
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Journal of Light Construction
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Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.
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Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics,
International Association for Wind Engineering,
IAWE
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Study showcasing the location of the highest uplift force on the hip, ridge, and perimeter regions of roofs, and thus roofing material needs for the most fasteners and adhesive at these locations.
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Journal of Structural Engineering
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Study analyzing wind pressures on hip roofs where two hip roofs come together forming an L or T shaped roof or building.
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University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.
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Florida Division of Emergency Management
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A hurricane retrofit guide describing techniques for strengthening roof-to-wall connections for family homes.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.