Roofs
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Another Effort to Recycle Vinyl
A new inititiave attempts to manage the waste stream this ubiquitous building material produces
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Problems with Attic Trusses
If you are designing with attic trusses to create conditioned living space, be warned it is difficult to detail this assembly, making it susceptible to heat loss and air leakage
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Design for Low-Carbon Building
Details from a Pretty Good House provide a roadmap to lowering a building’s carbon emissions
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IRC 2021 and the Ratio Rule for Hybrid Roof Insulation
Correcting an outdated table of energy code–mandated R-values
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Overview of Panelized Construction
A look at the benefits, manufacturing and delivery methods, and potential pitfalls of prefabricated building enclosures
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Monopoly Roof Framing
An alternative approach to roof framing that creates a continuous air barrier and eliminates thermal bridging
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The FORTIFIED Roof System
An introduction to a roof assembly and certification program from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety
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A Low-Slope Roof in a Cold Climate
An energy-efficient build on a lean budget uses methods and materials unconventional for the region
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Choosing a Durable Roof Assembly with High R-Value
A cathedral-style roof system evolves and is value engineered to be cost effective and resilient
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Moisture-Related Wood Shrinkage
What is the reason for gaps between tongue-and-groove roof lumber?