Water Managed Roof – Re-roofing and Adding Insulation Over a Sloped Roof Description Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
Technology Solutions Case Study: Field Testing an Unvented Roof with Asphalt Shingles in a Cold Climate Author(s) Building Science Corporation Organization(s) BSC Publication Date September, 2015 Description Case study describing an experiment to build and instrument unvented test roofs using air-permeable insulation in a cold climate and to analyze the moisture effects over time.
Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade Description Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Unvented Insulated Sloped Roofs Description Guide describing construction of sloped roofs that are unvented and are insulated above the roof deck.
Vented versus Unvented Attic Description Guide describing options for designing and locating the thermal boundary at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new and existing homes.
Unvented Attic Insulation Description Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Disaster-Resistant Roof Venting Description Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.