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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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Guidelines for Ventilating Attics and Cathedral Ceilings to Avoid Icings at Their Eaves

Author(s)

Tobiasson Wayne N,

Buska James S,

Greatorex Alan R

Organization(s)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory,

ORNL,

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Publication Date

January, 2001

Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.

Living on the Coast: Protecting Investments in Shore Property on the Great Lakes

Author(s)

University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute,

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

U.S. Geological Survey,

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Organization(s)

WRI,

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

USGS,

NOAA

Publication Date

January, 2003

A publication describing how to protect coastal investments by adapting to natural processes and protecting coastal environments and shorelines.