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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
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Green Building Advisor
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
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Guide describing how to apply heavy membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.