Low-slope Roof
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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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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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Insulating and Venting a Shed Roof
The original plan calls for a layer of rigid foam insulation in the roof assembly. Will that help?
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Designing a Low-Slope Roof That Works
Metal roofing or EPDM? Insulation above or below the sheathing? Vented or unvented? An owner weighs all the options.
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How to Install Rigid Foam on Top of Roof Sheathing
This type of insulated roof assembly limits thermal bridging through rafters
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Building a Foolproof Low-Slope Roof
A homeowner in the Pacific Northwest wants to detail the roof correctly, but it may already be too late
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How to Insulate a Flat Roof
An architect looks for the best way to insulate a flat roof on a contemporary house — at a price his clients can accept
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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing
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Spraying Polyurethane Foam Over an Existing Roof
Spray foam isn’t just used for insulation — it can also be used for roofing
