Roof
Of all the building components, the roof system faces some of the most severe challenges. In cold climates, a roof must be properly sized, well sealed, energy efficient, and perform reliably under all of the extremes each season has to offer
The Cold Climate Housing Research Center provides extensive information on roof systems for structures in the circumpolar north.
Click below for information on different roof types:
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Green Roof and Hydrology
Green Roof Diagram
Best Management Practices for Rainwater Catchment Systems in Alaska
List of Approved Materials for Rainwater Catchment Systems in Alaska
Alaska HomeWise: Exterior Insulation (10/26/09)
Energy Focus: Hot Roofs
Ask A Builder
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Ask A Builder
Alaska HomeWise: Retrofitting (9/7/09)
Alaska HomeWise: Solar Energy (8/17/09)
Alaska HomeWise: Roofs (3/16/09)
Energy Focus: Insulation Types
Energy Focus: Mold
Energy Focus: Vapor Leaks
Energy Focus: Vapor Drive |
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Green Roof Photo Album
Rainwater Catchment
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