Attic
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Radiant Barrier vs. Attic Exhaust Fan
A California homeowner gets conflicting advice on how to lower attic temperatures. Who's right?
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A Low-Carbon Approach to Attic Retrofits
A new approach to retrofitting a finished attic saves money and lowers carbon impact
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Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
These preliminary data look promising, but the jury's still out
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Tackling Embodied Carbon in Retrofits
A firm specializing in remodeling rethinks its approach to attic and roof insulation to lower embodied carbon
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Case of the Missing Spray Foam
A homeowner wonders whether he really got what he paid for, or does he have to bring the installer back
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High Humidity in the Attic
Insulating the underside of the roof deck solves one problem and creates another
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Urban Rustic: Attic Insulation
The attic is an easy place to sneak in more R-value, so how does 2 feet of cellulose sound?
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Minisplit in an Unconditioned Attic
To solve an air conditioning problem, a contractor proposes to put two units in an unconditioned attic
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There’s Mold in My Attic
After converting a seasonal cabin to a year-round use, a homeowner discovers a problem
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Just Say No to (Swiss) Cheesy Attic Floors
Ceilings with lots of air leaks are an invitation for moisture problems in winter
