Roofs
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Getting Roof Design Right
A trouble-free roof depends on climate-informed design strategies that ensure a roof's durability and longevity while it protects the structure below
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Getting Rid of Roof Penetrations
When making upgrades to your roof, seal up as many penetrations as possible to reduce the risk of water leaks
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Roof for a Mild Coastal Climate
If mechanical equipment is going in the attic, should the attic be sealed and conditioned or vented and unconditioned?
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First Aid for an Under-Insulated Roof
Insulating and sealing the roof on a family retreat without disturbing the ceiling inside
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A Vent for Every Roof
Ventilation is required by code, but not all building scientists think vents do much
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Using Open-Web Trusses as Rafters for Superinsulated Roofs
Although they are usually used as joists, deep parallel-chord trusses with solid-wood diagonal struts can also be used as rafters
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Double-Stud Wall: Vaulted Ceiling
To create a conditioned attic with a well-insulated sloped roof in a cold and wet climate, a double-stud wall is paired with raised-heel roof trusses and engineered floor trusses. Double-stud…
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Video: Ice Dams, Insulation, and Roof Venting
How Ice Dams Form and How to Stop Them
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