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University of Alaska
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Document describing approaches to energy efficiency and moisture considerations for roofs in northern climates.
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Hammer & Hand
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This Best Practices Manual is the product of Hammer & Hand’s ongoing work to document and internally codify our standard operating procedures for construction practice.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Report comparing a variety of roof insulating strategies to present their advantages and disadvantages according to several comparison criteria.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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This report will review, and summarize the current state of understanding and research into enclosures with higher thermal resistance, so-called “High-R Enclosures.” Recommendations are provided for further research.
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Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings,
CARB,
Steven Winter Associates,
SWA
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Research report anayzing the results of a large retrofit project, turining an old school into near zero energy consumption apartments in Greenfield MA.
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NorthernSTAR,
University of Minnesota,
NSTAR
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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BSC
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing methods for insulating and air sealing vented and unvented roofs in various climates zones.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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ORNL
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Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.
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DOE
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U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
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The FPC Monitoring project has evaluated radiant barrier systems (RBS) as a new potential DSM program.
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National Roofing Contractors Association
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Manuals describing design, materials, and installation techniques applicable to almost all types of roof systems; four-volume set includes Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, Membrane Roof Systems, Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, and Steep-Slope Roof Systems.