
Should I vent my unvented garage attic? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Nov 19, 2024 · I’m building a new single-story single-family house with an unvented attic and am looking for input on how to address my attached unvented garage attic. The home is located in Northern …
Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
Jul 29, 2021 · Using an exhaust fan in an encapsulated attic Since that time, we’ve been experimenting with ways to keep the attic humidity low. One of the methods we’ve tried is using a small fan to …
How to Insulate and Air-Seal an Attic Hatch
May 2, 2012 · Step-by-step instructions on how to insulate and air-seal an attic hatch using rigid foam, weatherstripping, and secure latches.
Spray foam & sealing off soffits from attic - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Feb 4, 2017 · I’ve researched this a bit and know that the recommended approach to seal off the soffit from the attic is to insert a square of rigid foam and spray foam over it. That will be a pain in our …
Best way to vent the attic of a hip roof? Or who cares ...
Dec 27, 2018 · A hipped-roof with an attic can be vented the same way a trussed gable-roof is most typically done, with soffit vents, and near the peak sufficient roof vents for the area of the attic.
All About Attic Venting - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Dec 6, 2013 · A rundown of reasons why venting an attic makes sense and how it can prevent issues that negatively impact a house's performance.
Fans in the Attic: Do They Help or Do They Hurt?
Oct 26, 2012 · Whole house fans are better than attic ventilators in terms of performance, energy consumption, and energy efficiency.
Solving Comfort Problems Caused by Attic Kneewalls
Aug 21, 2013 · There you have it. Attic kneewalls often cause big comfort problems in homes. Getting them right is fairly straightforward but takes time and attention to detail. The results are worth it, …
Installing an ERV in an Unvented Attic - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jun 26, 2020 · I’m finally done with the insulation project and trying to move on ERV project. I have bought Panasonic FV-10VE1, have some questions regarding ERV and unvented attic. The …
Accessing Attic Via Exterior Door Gable Wall - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Sep 14, 2017 · The house we are designing will have an attic with roof trusses. No ductwork in it, just lots of insulation. The only time I think it would need to be accessed would be to check for or repair …