Roofs- Page 8 of 9
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Proof of Concept
Only the second Living Building Challenge−certified home, Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm is a study in regenerative design
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The BS* + Beer Show: Unvented Roofs and Fluffy Insulation
Is it ever safe to insulate an unvented roof with only fiberglass, cellulose, or other fibrous insulation?
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Choices for Roof Underlayment Continue to Expand
Synthetics are taking over, but the industry remains divided on a standard definition
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Pete’s Puzzle: Old-School Turbine Vents
Are these rotating roof vents driven by wind, stack effect, or exhaust fans?
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Step Flashing With Exterior Insulation
Flashing walls with continuous exterior insulation and rainscreens sometimes stump installers. Here are a few approaches that can work.
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Heading Off Ice Dams Before They Form
As a roof replacement approaches, a Boston area homeowner looks for precautions against winter ice dams
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Wingnut Testing of Soffit-to-Ridge Venting, Round 3
On site testing of real cathedral roof assemblies with a theatrical fogger
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How to Choose a Metal Roof
If you want a roof that lasts for 50 years or more, metal is for you
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Sanity Check on an Unvented Roof Assembly
An insulation contractor has suggested a way to save money, but the homeowner worries about the added risks of moisture accumulation
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Kickout Flashing: Often Overlooked and Under Appreciated
Installed right, this first piece of step flashing also includes layers of WRB, self-adhering membrane, and flashing tape, in a smart sequence
