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Home Energy Guide - Techniques, Tactics, and Tips: Ice Dams

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Author(s)
Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Information Center
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Organization(s)
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Description
Article describing the causes that form ice dams, as well as solutions for preventing future ice dams on roofs, focusing on air sealing to prevent hot air leakage.

Unvented Roof Assemblies for All Climates, BSD-149

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Author(s)
Schumacher Christopher
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

Unvented Roof Summary, RR-0301

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Author(s)
Ueno Kohta
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.