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Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.

Guide describing measures that builders in the cold and very cold climates can take to build homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.

Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.

Report describing research testing results on roof truss to wall connections in light frame wood systems.

Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.

Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.

Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.

Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.

Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.

Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.

Research study providing a comparison of selected retrofit activity typically done, versus that same retrofit activity approached from an integrated high performance remodeling and quality management perspective.

This text is one of series of supporting documents that provide guidance on implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) Guidelines for drinking-water quality; intended to support improvement of water safety within buildings.