Cathedralized Attic
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Continuous Control Layers for a Cathedral Ceiling
A detail for ensuring water, air, vapor, and thermal management at key transitions between wall and roof
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Pondering an Attic Conversion in New York
A homeowner wonders whether the advice he’s getting on insulating his attic will lead to trouble
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Three Reasons to Remove Attic Floor Insulation in a Sealed Attic
Attics insulated with spray foam have different characteristics from vented attics
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Can Unvented Roof Assemblies Be Insulated With Fiberglass?
Owens Corning is promoting an insulation method that has long been considered risky
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Pondering an Attic Conversion
Adding spray foam to the underside of the roof sheathing will turn a vented attic into a conditioned space — but will it also create problems?
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How to Insulate a Cathedral Ceiling with Mineral Wool
If the rafter bays of a sloped ceiling are packed with insulation, is venting the roof necessary?
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Creating a Conditioned Attic
Five questions to consider before insulating a sloped roof
