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Green Building Advisor
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Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.
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NAHB Research Center,
USDA
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Report describing research testing results on roof truss to wall connections in light frame wood systems.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.
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Energy Vanguard
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Article discussing the downside to recessed can lights.
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Green Building Advisor,
GBA
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Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.
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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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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
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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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UMass Amherst Department of Environmental Conservation
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Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.