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This search for metal roofing products on the CRRC Rated Roof Products Directory highlights the initial and 3-year aged SRI values for each product

This search for metal roofing products on the CRRC Rated Roof Products Directory highlights the initial and 3-year aged SRI values for each product
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This simplified decision tree can help a homeowner or contractor assess how appropriate a cool roof or wall will be for a particular home

This simplified decision tree can help a homeowner or contractor assess how appropriate a cool roof or wall will be for a particular home
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This step flashing was installed over, not under, the siding, so water is getting behind the step flashing and rotting the siding; the house was also badly designed with a window frame that touches the intersecting roof, inviting interior water damage.

This step flashing was installed over, not under, the siding, so water is getting behind the step flashing and rotting the siding; the house was also badly designed with a window frame that touches the intersecting roof, inviting interior water damage.
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This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.

This swale and berm slow the flow of stormwater across a site to minimize erosion.
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This urban infill micro-community in South Seattle contains 42 attached and detached homes, all certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.

This urban infill micro-community in South Seattle contains 42 attached and detached homes, all certified to the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.
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Three inches of closed-cell spray foam (R-19) and 7.5 inches (R-28) of open-cell spray foam was installed below the roof sheathing in this cathedral ceiling.

Three inches of closed-cell spray foam (R-19) and 7.5 inches (R-28) of open-cell spray foam was installed below the roof sheathing in this cathedral ceiling.
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Three locations and methods for installing a roof deck radiant barrier in new construction

Three locations and methods for installing a roof deck radiant barrier in new construction
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To control surface water, slope the ground away from the building perimeter on all sides.

To control surface water, slope the ground away from the building perimeter on all sides.
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To keep water out, flashing should be integrated with the house wrap, siding, and shingles or roof tiles.

To keep water out, flashing should be integrated with the house wrap, siding, and shingles or roof tiles.
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To reduce the risk of condensation on the interior of the roof sheathing in cold weather, the ratio of exterior (above-deck) insulation must be increased as a percent of total attic insulation as outside temperature decreases

To reduce the risk of condensation on the interior of the roof sheathing in cold weather, the ratio of exterior (above-deck) insulation must be increased as a percent of total attic insulation as outside temperature decreases
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Traditional roof trusses pinch insulation where the roof meets the walls.

Traditional roof trusses pinch insulation where the roof meets the walls.
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Trapezoid swale design

Trapezoid swale design
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Trees for Seattle: Mulching Your Young Tree

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Typical Concrete Tile Roofs in Florida

Typical Concrete Tile Roofs in Florida
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Typical roof truss top chord bracing

Typical roof truss top chord bracing
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Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.

Typical siting and emergency vehicle turnaround requirements for a private residential cistern for fire protection.
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Underneath the roof sheathing and two exterior layers of rigid foam, the builder stapled netting to the underside of the rafters and filled the roof cavities of the unvented attic with blown-in fiberglass insulation.

Underneath the roof sheathing and two exterior layers of rigid foam, the builder stapled netting to the underside of the rafters and filled the roof cavities of the unvented attic with blown-in fiberglass insulation.
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Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes

Understanding the Wildfire Threat to Homes
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Untreated lumber has been used on a below-grade wall against masonry

Untreated lumber has been used on a below-grade wall against masonry
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Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and a fully adhered membrane seal at the top of wall-to-roof transition

Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and a fully adhered membrane seal at the top of wall-to-roof transition
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Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper

Unvented roof assembly at eave retrofitted with rigid foam, spray foam, and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper
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Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition

Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with a filler piece and taped top edge of existing house wrap or building paper to seal the top of wall-to-roof transition
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Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam installed along the underside of the roof deck and extended to the rake edge to insulate and air seal the attic

Unvented roof assembly at rake retrofitted with spray foam installed along the underside of the roof deck and extended to the rake edge to insulate and air seal the attic
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Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.

Use this simple calculation to size overhangs above south facing windows.