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Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

This report outlines research activities that are expected to facilitate the adoption of energy retrofits by remodeling contractors and roofing contractors using retrofit panels which applicable to many existing house designs in most climates and markets.

Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.

Brochure on specifications for PV systems.

This Measure Guideline provides design and construction information for a deep energy enclosure retrofit solution of a flat roof assembly.

Best Practices document providing an introduction to current photovoltaic and solar thermal building practices.

Report of a field evaluation of four novel roof designs to see how each design would reduce space-conditioned energy use so that the knowledge gained could be applied to the design of new manufactured homes.

Information sheet with the definition and uses for a raised truss.

Website with information for consumers about solar thermal systems for homes.

U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.

Guide describing retrofit procedures for gable end roofs.

Website providing an online calculator for determining energy and cost savings from installing radiant barriers in attics.

Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.

Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.

Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.

Report describing the hurricane retrofit guide with focus on walls and wooded framed walls.

Website with answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about attic radiant barriers.

Fact sheet describing how to prepare for hurricane season and mitigate damage from floods and high winds.

Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.