Reference
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Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
Video
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center showing how to correctly install a vapor retarder for best air leakage prevention.
Reference
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply self-adhered asphaltic membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
Video
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Video from Purdue University on utilizing white paint for the purpose of energy conservation in hot climate zones.
Reference
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Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.
Reference
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Report providing builders in the hot-dry and mixed-dry climates with guidance for building homes that have whole-house energy savings of 40% over the Building America benchmark with no added overall costs for consumers.
Reference
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Installation manual describing proper installation practices, industry standards and the code requirements of roofing tiles.
Case Study
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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.
