https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/simple-roofs-perform-better/ Building science knowledge, HVAC design, & fun Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:36:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/simple-roofs-perform-better/#comment-3342 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:13:36 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=simple-roofs-perform-better#comment-3342 From an energy efficiency
From an energy efficiency perspective, I wholeheartedly agree with Martin’s dormer comment. Anytime you build the upstairs inside the roof, you not only create thermal envelope challenges (kneewalls and clipped ceilings), but you make the house more difficult to air seal.

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/simple-roofs-perform-better/#comment-3341 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:37:45 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=simple-roofs-perform-better#comment-3341 Aha, that’s why you didn’t
Aha, that’s why you didn’t retweet mine yesterday… Just kidding you Allison 
 
I am sorry but while he does label it as an opinion piece and he does make a lot of great points, there are some serious issues in there which I wrote about here – http://blog.sls-construction.com/2011/ten-rules-of-roof-design-review

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/simple-roofs-perform-better/#comment-3340 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:06:29 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=simple-roofs-perform-better#comment-3340 I see the author’s side of
I see the author’s side of just about everything said here, but I’m having trouble with the recommendation for using roofing felt of any kind for underlayment. While replacing several roofs of my own, asphalt felt is essentially brittle flakes. The underlayment needs to last at least as long as the roof. If synthetic underlayment isn’t the answer, what is?

]]> https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/simple-roofs-perform-better/#comment-3339 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:59:47 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=simple-roofs-perform-better#comment-3339 I just finished designing a
I just finished designing a house with a “simple roof”, yet the builder and the homeowner told me that they want something more “dramatic and high-end”. After explaining the issues of more complex roofs, both said they would “make sure” their roof didn’t leak, (at least for 5-10 years they expect to live there). The point here is that sometimes is not in the hands of the Designer; also I’m sure Realtors will drive by houses without the customary curb appeal as well.

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