Library

Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.

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.

Webpage from U.S. Department of Energy describing 'cool roofs' and their usage for passive home cooling.

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

Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for high wind resistance.

Checklist providing information about the specific requirements of FORTIFIED Roof™ design and construction standard for re-roofing specific for hurricane resistance.

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

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.

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

Webpage describing the use of cool roofs to reduce heat islands and and benefits and costs.

Article describing ways to design and construct a building to resist wildfires.