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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Cool Colored Materials for Roofs

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Author(s)
Akbari Hashem,
et al.
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Organization(s)
California Energy Commission,
CEC,
Public Interest Energy Research Program,
PIER,
Laboratory Directed Research and Development,
LDRD,
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,
LBNL
Description
Study describing efforts and outcomes in developing color-pigmented roofing products with coatings to increase solar reflectance.

Improving Attic Thermal Performance

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Parker Danny S
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Organization(s)
Home Energy Magazine
Description
Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.

Toward Simple, Affordable Zero Energy Houses

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Christian Jeffrey E,
Beal David,
Kerrigan Philip
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Organization(s)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory,
ORNL,
Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC,
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Paper describing testing for the first of a series of six near net-zero-energy test houses, using the results to work towards the construction of a true net-zero-energy house.

Weep Holes in Brick and Stone Veneer

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Don Jackson
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Organization(s)
Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
Description
An article written by Don Jackson of The Journal of Light Construction on how to detail brick veneer siding wall.