Attics- Page 2 of 5
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Problems with Attic Trusses
If you are designing with attic trusses to create conditioned living space, be warned it is difficult to detail this assembly, making it susceptible to heat loss and air leakage
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7 Ways Indoor Air Can Be Made Bad
Good indoor air quality is easily ruined by unthinking occupants
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IRC 2021 and the Ratio Rule for Hybrid Roof Insulation
Correcting an outdated table of energy code–mandated R-values
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Shallow Energy Retrofits, Part 2
Air-sealing and increased insulation in the roof have the biggest impact on energy efficiency upgrades
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Choosing a Durable Roof Assembly with High R-Value
A cathedral-style roof system evolves and is value engineered to be cost effective and resilient
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Moisture-Related Wood Shrinkage
What is the reason for gaps between tongue-and-groove roof lumber?
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Things to Consider When Choosing Insulation
With implications on the building envelope, the environment, and installer and homeowner health, R-value is just the beginning
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Why Pipes Freeze and How to Prevent It
The science behind frozen water pipes and recommended measures for avoiding that headache
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How to Air-Seal an Attic Access
Strategies for creating an air barrier at three types of attic access points
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Ice Dams: Causes and Fixes
Understanding how ice dams form and solutions for addressing the primary causes—namely, poor air-sealing and not enough insulation
