Finished Attic
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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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Detailing a Bonus Space in a High-Performance Home
A room above an unconditioned garage and below a vented attic in a cold climate requires special considerations
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A Builder’s Home, Done Right
Starting with stock plans, a builder prioritized envelope details and made modifications to fit his family and their future
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The BS* + Beer Show: Unvented Roofs and Fluffy Insulation
Is it ever safe to insulate an unvented roof with only fiberglass, cellulose, or other fibrous insulation?
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USG EcoSmart Gypsum Wallboard
Manufactured with less water and lower CO2 emissions—what’s a green builder not to love?
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All About Attic Venting
We vent attics for four reasons, and all four goals can be better achieved by adopting measures other than attic venting
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Insulating Low-Slope Residential Roofs
Unless you’re careful, your low-slope roof can end up with damp sheathing
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Video: Ice Dams, Insulation, and Roof Venting
How Ice Dams Form and How to Stop Them
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