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How to Build an Insulated Cathedral Ceiling
Whether you decide to make it vented or unvented, get the details right — because every cathedral ceiling offers opportunities to make big mistakes
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7 Steps to an Energy-Efficient House: 2. The Roof
Superinsulate and air-seal the roof
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The Perfect Wall, Roof, and Slab — Building Science Podcast
Dr. Joe Lstiburek talks about enclosure design principles for energy-efficient houses. Insulation, air conditioning, heating, and forced-air delivery systems have all changed the physics of how houses work. Houses didn’t used to rot, but too many of them do now.
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Roof Framing Choices: Engineered Lumber, Trusses, or SIPs?
Framing Roofs with Trusses or I-jJoists Uses Less Wood
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Roof Trusses
Trusses Make a Stronger, Straighter Roof and They Go Up Quickly
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The Building Envelope
The Envelope and Structure Provide Shelter from Wind, Water, Heat, and Cold