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An article discussing how different metal roof materials and attachment methods affect the ability of the roof to thermally expand and contract and the durability of different solutions.

A research paper exploring the installation and mounting of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on rooftops and the challenges faced by system designers and installers.

Report describing research about a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate.

Checklist providing additional guidance and options for asphalt shingle installations at roof edges, intersections and valleys.

Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.

Article describing how the configuration of surrounding buildings affects the wind loads on a hip roof in a low-rise building.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Fact sheet describing conditions for wildfire, how a home catches fire, how to create a survivable space, the ideal fire resistant home.

A report presenting alternative approaches for reducing the costs of roof-mounted, grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) systems.

Fact sheet describing building envelope performance measures applicable to residential and small commercial construction.