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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.

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.

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

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

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

Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Report covering wind loading on roofing assemblies.

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

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

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