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Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.

Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.

Manual for proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles for the Florida market.

A structural insulated panel (SIP) roof has no embedded lumber in the structure, and therefore nothing substantial for attaching PV array and solar hot water mounts. Single or double lumber splines could be put into the panels, or I-joists at 4-foot intervals could be added.

Article describing the insurance savings of a home with a hip roof versus a gable roof from the perspective of an insurance advisor.

Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.

Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.

Webpage explaining how to mitigate heat loss through roofs for ice dam prevention.

Fact sheet describing how to install bracing to retrofit roof dormers for increased wind resistance.

Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.

Report informing building stakeholders about the risks a snow event poses to their buildings, preventative measures to take before the snow season, and actions that should be taken before, during, and after a snow event.