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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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The Improved Performance of Hip Roofs in Extreme Winds—A Case Study

Author(s)

Meecham D

Organization(s)

Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics

Publication Date

January, 1992

Report descrbing an early study pointing to the significant improvement, >50%, of a hip roof in reducing peak wind-induced pressures.

Wind Loading on Ridge, Hip and Perimeter Roof Tiles: A Full-Scale Experimental Study

Author(s)

Habte Filmon,

Mooneghi Maryam Asghari,

Baheru Thomas,

Zisis Ioannis,

Chowdhury Arindam Gan,

Masters Forrest,

Irwin Peter

Organization(s)

Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics,

International Association for Wind Engineering,

IAWE

Publication Date

July, 2017

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.