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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.

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.

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

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.

Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.

Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.

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.

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

Fact sheet describing water management in a residential building.

Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.