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Ventilating Cathedral Ceilings to Prevent Problematic Icings at their Eaves

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Author(s)
Tobiasson Wayne N,
Tantillo Thomas,
Buska James S
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Organization(s)
Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,
CRREL
Description
Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.

Venting of Attics & Cathedral Ceilings

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Author(s)
TenWolde Anton,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.

What are the Connections between Mercury and CFLs?

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Author(s)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Organization(s)
EPA
Description
A website explaining the connection between using compact fluorescent lightbulbs and the amount of mercury released into the environment.