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News article from SFGate explaining and giving figures on how chimney failure is the most common type of damage to homes during an earthquake.

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

This case study describes costs associated with the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.

Simple web-based tool allowing homeowners to calculate the potential savings from installing a cool roof.

Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.

Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.

Case study describing the External Thermal and Moisture Management System developed by the NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership for retrofitting roofs with rigid foam over the roof deck, especially on one and a half-story homes.

Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.

Report covering the performance of residential buildings during three hurricanes impacting Florida in 2004.

Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.

Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.