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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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Author(s)
Holladay Martin
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor
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Description
Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
Author(s)
American Plywood Association
Organization(s)
APA
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Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.
Author(s)
Holladay Martin
Organization(s)
Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Description
Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
Author(s)
Lstiburek Joseph W
Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
Author(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Organization(s)
ORNL
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Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.