Insulated Roof Assembly
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Low-Slope Roof Assembly Failures
A consultant for Structural Research Incorporated reports that dozens of new buildings have rotting roof sheathing
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Installing Rigid Foam Above Roof Sheathing
An updated look at roof assemblies that include a continuous layer of exterior insulation
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Building a Budget-Friendly Unvented Cathedral Roof
To lower the cost of roof insulation, plan ahead
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Owens Corning Video Promotes Illegal Insulation Methods
Responding to queries, Owens Corning says “oops” and takes down one of the company's instructional videos
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Five Cathedral Ceilings That Work
As long as you pay attention to minimum code requirements for R-values, these cathedral ceiling details can be used in all climate zones
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A Researcher Looks at Insulated Roof Assemblies
Investigating a variety of vented and unvented roof assemblies, Kohta Ueno figures out what works and what doesn’t
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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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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing