Dec 31, 2024 · In a poorly sealed house roof venting can increase the stack effect - meaning more air entering the house at the base, and exiting into the attic. That's why the …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Jun 29, 2023 · The condensation-related problems associated with unconditioned attics have less to do with ventilation than air-sealing and insulation.

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 …

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

Dec 15, 2024 · I have no attic fans or whole house fans. The chimney is well sealed. Our house is under a lot of negative pressure and as a result it’s very cold in the winter. This air pressure is …

Feb 14, 2024 · Attic trusses, sometimes called room trusses, are factory-built systems that simplify a roof build-out and are engineered to meet the structural requirements of local codes …