Cathedral Roof
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Continuous Control Layers for a Cathedral Ceiling
A detail for ensuring water, air, vapor, and thermal management at key transitions between wall and roof
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What Is My Roof Trying to Tell Me?
It's possible the pattern of melting snow suggests that something is amiss with the insulation
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Insulating and Air Sealing a Vaulted Ceiling
An owner-builder looks for advice on creating a trouble-free roof assembly
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Does This Roof Need to Breathe?
An owner/builder looks for advice as he gets ready to install a standing-seam metal roof
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Heading Off Ice Dams
An Ontario homeowner looks for suggestions on how to stop ice damming before another winter sets in
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An Insulated Cathedral Ceiling for a European Passivhaus
The rafter bays of the Golcar Passivhaus are insulated with fiberglass batts, and a continuous interior layer of rigid foam reduces thermal bridging
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How to Insulate a Cathedral Ceiling with Mineral Wool
If the rafter bays of a sloped ceiling are packed with insulation, is venting the roof necessary?
