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Southern Energy Homes constructed the first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home and the DOE collected 15 months of performance data on it, a HUD code home, and an ENERGY STAR home.

Southern Energy Homes constructed the first DOE Zero Energy Ready certified manufactured home and the DOE collected 15 months of performance data on it, a HUD code home, and an ENERGY STAR home.
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Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.

Spray foam adhesive provides an extra water resistant layer to the joints and seams on the inside of attics.
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Spray foam insulation is applied along the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned and non-vented attic space for ducts and air handlers.

Spray foam insulation is applied along the underside of the roof deck to provide a conditioned and non-vented attic space for ducts and air handlers.
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Spray foam insulation is installed in open wall cavities to air seal and insulate

Spray foam insulation is installed in open wall cavities to air seal and insulate
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Spray foam insulation was installed on the underside of the roof deck and on gable end attic walls to create an unvented attic

Spray foam insulation was installed on the underside of the roof deck and on gable end attic walls to create an unvented attic
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Stanchion Mount for Mounting PV Panels on a Tile Roof

Stanchion Mount for Mounting PV Panels on a Tile Roof
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Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation

Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation
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Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.

Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.
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Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
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Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles

Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles
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Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation

Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation
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Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing

Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing
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Step and kick-out flashing at all roof-wall intersections extending ≥ 4 in. on wall surface above roof deck and integrated with drainage plane above

Step and kick-out flashing at all roof-wall intersections extending ≥ 4 in. on wall surface above roof deck and integrated with drainage plane above
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Steps for installing asphalt roof shingles for enhanced wind resistance.

Steps for installing asphalt roof shingles for enhanced wind resistance.
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Stormproof Your Roof

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Strengthen an existing roof by applying two-part spray-applied polyurethane foam adhesive to all sheathing and framing joints from the underside of the roof

Strengthen an existing roof by applying two-part spray-applied polyurethane foam adhesive to all sheathing and framing joints from the underside of the roof
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Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit

Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit
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Strong wind passing over a sloped roof cause positive pressure on windward side and negative pressure on leeward side and at vortices above windward eave

Strong wind passing over a sloped roof cause positive pressure on windward side and negative pressure on leeward side and at vortices above windward eave
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Surviving A Hurricane: A Hurricane-Resistant Construction Solution

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Table on Clay and Concrete Tile Attachments

Table on Clay and Concrete Tile Attachments
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Technology Solutions Case Study: BA-1312: Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and OSB Roof Sheathing

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold Climate

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Fibrous Insulation and Tiles

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Technology Solutions Case Study: Photovoltaic Systems with Module-Level Power Electronics