Vented Attic
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All About Roof Venting
Not all roofs need to be vented—but if you decide to vent your roof, get the details right
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Are There Any Reasons to Make Homes ‘A Little Bit Leaky’?
Some builders still worry that air sealing efforts will lead to rot
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Ductwork in an Unconditioned Attic
What’s a good solution for a 1960s brick ranch house that has the furnace and ductwork installed in the attic?
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Rethinking Ventilated Attics
How to stop mold growth in coastal climates
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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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Lstiburek’s Rules for Venting Roofs
You need an airtight ceiling, lots of air flow, plenty of soffit vents, and deep insulation at the attic perimeter
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Attic Insulation Upgrades
Historic homes require compromises
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Are Solar-Powered Attic Ventilators Green?
Fans that pull hot air out of attics can cause more problems than they solve
