
Attic Upgrades and Ventilation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Sep 30, 2024 · BGG had an energy audit done, which informed his plan to remove the existing fiberglass batts, air-seal the attic, install a ducted heat pump system, then blow in cellulose …
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 …
R38 vs R49/60 attic insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Mar 17, 2025 · I’m trying to get a sense whether its worth adding more insulation to my attic. Climate zone 5A. Currently has R38 insulation (R11 batt + R27 blown-in fiberglass). The attic […]
Finalizing insulation in converted conditioned attic
Jan 19, 2025 · Hi all: I recently converted the formerly vented attic above my attached garage to an unvented and conditioned attic. This attic houses my geothermal air handler, whole house …
Will positive pressure work to vent an attic (i.e., blowing air in ...
Aug 12, 2012 · My father is interested in removing heat from his attic to try to keep the upstairs of his house somewhat cooler. I have advised him that generally speaking, attic fans are a bad idea, which …
Attic Leak: Is it a roof leak or poor insulation? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
May 15, 2025 · In our attic, sometimes when it rains really hard, we get a leak in our attic that then appears in our bedroom underneath it. My big question is: Is the leak coming from a roof leak or is it …
Why is There Frost in the Attic? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Nov 24, 2022 · Attic insulated with spray foam at the roofline. Thermal bridging is reduced by spraying over the rafters. Air leakage is reduced by encapsulating the attic. By encapsulating the attic, the air …
Is Venting an Unconditioned Attic Necessary?
Jun 29, 2023 · Venting an attic in cooling season The warm-climate, summertime problems of shingle life and cooling costs also show little improvement from attic ventilation. Shingle life can be …
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.
6 Ways to Improve Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
Jul 22, 2021 · 6. Keep your attic cooler with a reflective roof or radiant barrier Another way to reduce heat flow into your ducts from a hot, unconditioned attic is to keep the attic cooler. The best way to …