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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.

Window Systems

Publication Date
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Author(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension
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Organization(s)
University of Florida IFAS Extension,
University of Florida
Description
Fact sheet describing impact-resistant window systems with specifics on Florida’s building codes.