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 …

Jul 25, 2024 · Exhaust air from bathroom fans should never be ducted into an attic but rather to a point outside the building enclosure.

Aug 26, 2015 · A dark roof gets hot, and that heat conducts downward into the attic. The best way to keep that heat out of the attic is to prevent it from being absorbed by the roof. Image Credit: …

Feb 12, 2021 · Running unprotected ductwork through an attic can court problems. Particularly in hot-humid climates, moisture can collect on the outside of ducts in summer. Encapsulating ducts in …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

Jun 12, 2017 · A look at how to manage issues that arise with HVAC equipment and ductwork in an unconditioned attic.

May 27, 2021 · Where an R-20 encapsulated attic does sometimes make sense is for existing homes. If a homeowner has a set budget for improvements, using some of that to do R-20 spray foam on the …