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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.
Case Study
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Case study describing building in cold and very cold climates.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 2 of 2.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on complete wall system construction guidelines in cold climates. Part 1 of 2.
Video
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center explaining how to correctly 'fur' and outside wall for maximum insulation protection.
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Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.
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Article describing five fundamental changes to building construction from the last 50 years and their modern construction consequences.
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Website providing resources for roofers to construct high-wind, hurricane, and hail-resistant roofs from IBHS Fortified program.
Case Study
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Case study describing a new home construction project in Florida.
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Research study determining how well high performance envelope and innovative cooling system interact to cost effectively reduce cooling energy use in this hot-dry climate.
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Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.