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Report describing research about a test implementation of an unvented tile roof assembly in a hot-humid climate.

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.

Webpage explaining what causes the formation of ice dams on roofs and steps to take to prevent them.

Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.

Webpage providing information about design snow loads and a free interactive ground snow load mapping tool for the contiguous United States, as well as snow load calculation methods.

Report covering non-combustible continuous exterior insulation and non-combustible roof venting.

Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.

Information sheet with details on a building enclosure designed for Albuquerque, NM, as an example for building enclosures built for hot-dry and mixed-dry climates.

Article describing the flashing of roofs and what to look for, targeted at home inspectors.

Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.

Webpage providing mapping tool for obtaining ground snow load, based on ASCE 7-10, for any location in the contiguous United States, with the exception of locations requiring a case study due to extreme local variations in ground snow loads. Fee required for some data.

Guide developed to help contractors, building operators, and city officials successfully adopt cool roof and pavement technology.

Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

Webpage providing guidance for homeowners on how much snow weight a typical roof can handle and when to consider removing snow from the roof.

Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.