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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Document presenting step-by-step process for installing rigid insulating sheathing over wood studs or house wrap.

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.

Guidebook providing useful examples of high performance retrofit techniques for the building enclosure of wood frame residential construction in a cold and somewhat wet climate.

EPA guidance document providing information on moisture control in buildings.

Report documenting actual energy savings of a retrofit project in Boulder, CO.

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.

Webpage providing guidance on the use of thermal mass with passive heating and cooling strategies.