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PV is installed on all available south-facing roof surfaces.

PV is installed on all available south-facing roof surfaces.
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PV module installation

PV module installation
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Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters

Radiant barrier sheeting can be stapled to the underside of the rafters or along the inside edge of the rafters
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Raised heel or energy trusses allow even the corners of the attic to be well insulated; this helps to prevent ice dams in winter and keeps rooms cooler in summer.

Raised heel or energy trusses allow even the corners of the attic to be well insulated; this helps to prevent ice dams in winter and keeps rooms cooler in summer.
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Recommended tile and mortar placement for "S" tile roofing system.

Recommended tile and mortar placement for "S" tile roofing system.
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Recommended tile and mortar placement for barrel tile roofing

Recommended tile and mortar placement for barrel tile roofing
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Recommended tile and mortar placement for extruded concrete flat tile roofing system

Recommended tile and mortar placement for extruded concrete flat tile roofing system
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Research by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed that light-colored and reflective roofs reduced cooling energy consumption by 18%-26%, reduced peak energy demand for cooling by 28%-35%, and reduced attic temperatures by 20°F.

Research by the Florida Solar Energy Center showed that light-colored and reflective roofs reduced cooling energy consumption by 18%-26%, reduced peak energy demand for cooling by 28%-35%, and reduced attic temperatures by 20°F.
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Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam above the roof deck with a ventilation space between the rigid foam and the new roof sheathing plus new moisture and air control layers and cavity insulation in the roof rafters.

Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam above the roof deck with a ventilation space between the rigid foam and the new roof sheathing plus new moisture and air control layers and cavity insulation in the roof rafters.
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Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam, new moisture and air control layers, new sheathing, and new cladding plus cavity insulation in the roof rafters to create an unvented attic

Retrofit an existing roof by installing rigid foam, new moisture and air control layers, new sheathing, and new cladding plus cavity insulation in the roof rafters to create an unvented attic
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Retrofit Tie-Downs to Secure Chimney to Roof Framing

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Retrofit Tie-Downs to Secure Chimney to Roof Framing
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Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.

Right - A continuous load path connects the roof and wall framing to the foundation.
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Right - A lattice of 1X4 furring strips provides a ventilation gap between the decking and metal roofing for this shed roof.

Right - A lattice of 1X4 furring strips provides a ventilation gap between the decking and metal roofing for this shed roof.
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Right - A smart vapor barrier wraps the walls and window frames of this home. Seams are taped to provide an air- and water-resistant barrier.

Right - A smart vapor barrier wraps the walls and window frames of this home. Seams are taped to provide an air- and water-resistant barrier.
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Right - A technician wraps the foundation piers with a vapor retarder in preparation for laying vapor retarder over the floor of this crawlspace.

Right - A technician wraps the foundation piers with a vapor retarder in preparation for laying vapor retarder over the floor of this crawlspace.
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Right - After wrapping the posts, a technician lays a vapor retarder over the floor of a crawlspace.

Right - After wrapping the posts, a technician lays a vapor retarder over the floor of a crawlspace.
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Right - An unvented attic with no soffit vents, borate-treated fascia board, metal drip edge, and concrete block construction on this south Florida home help make it resistant to hurricanes, pests, and wind-born wildfire embers.

Right - An unvented attic with no soffit vents, borate-treated fascia board, metal drip edge, and concrete block construction on this south Florida home help make it resistant to hurricanes, pests, and wind-born wildfire embers.
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Right - Correct angle for installing an engineered structural screw to secure a rafter to a wall for hurricane resistance.

Right - Correct angle for installing an engineered structural screw to secure a rafter to a wall for hurricane resistance.
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Right - Counterflashing tops a layer of step flashing which comes down above the asphalt shingle and a layer of L-shaped base flashing which comes down and extends below the shingle; the base flashing is adhered to the roof underlayment with mastic, shown

Right - Counterflashing tops a layer of step flashing which comes down above the asphalt shingle and a layer of L-shaped base flashing which comes down and extends below the shingle; the base flashing is adhered to the roof underlayment with mastic, shown
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Right - every rafter is secured to the wall framing with metal ties.

Right - every rafter is secured to the wall framing with metal ties.
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Right - Here, air control is established by taping the seams of the plywood panel sheathing. The roof sheathing is also trimmed flush with the wall sheathing to allow a simple and airtight connection between the roof and wall assemblies

Right - Here, air control is established by taping the seams of the plywood panel sheathing. The roof sheathing is also trimmed flush with the wall sheathing to allow a simple and airtight connection between the roof and wall assemblies
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Right - House wrap is carefully installed from the top of the roof line to the foundation; seams are overlapped and taped to provide a continuous air- and weather-resistant barrier

Right - House wrap is carefully installed from the top of the roof line to the foundation; seams are overlapped and taped to provide a continuous air- and weather-resistant barrier
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Right - In hot climates, paint flat roofs light colors to reflect solar heat gain.

Right - In hot climates, paint flat roofs light colors to reflect solar heat gain.