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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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Description
Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.
Organization(s)
Home Energy,
National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP
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Description
Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.
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Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Description
Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Description
Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
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Home Energy Magazine
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Description
Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.
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NRCA
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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.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
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Description
Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.
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Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety,
IBHS
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Description
Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Description
Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.