Library

Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.

Article describing the building science implications of insulating vented or unvented attics.

Article describing the research into insulating vented versus unvented attics.

Information sheet discussing the properties and benefits of insulating concrete forms.

Article describing the process of constructing concrete walls

Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.

Information sheet with construction details, pros and cons of insulated concrete forms.

Presentation about results from an insulating concrete form energy efficiency study in Knoxville, TN.

Information sheet that summarizes Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction including advantages and disadvantages of this construction strategy.

Research study evaluating the dynamic heat transmission characteristics through two identical Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) wall assemblies in Ottawa, Canada.

Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.

Report sumarizing results of an ICF investigation of side-by-side houses in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.

Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.

A specification covering the application of Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) that act as permanent formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams & walls which was published in the year 2022 and is available for preview and purchase at the reference link.

Document with information on preventing termites when using ICFs.

Information sheet disucssing myths about insulated concrete forms.

Article describing the risks associated with vented and unvented crawlspaces in different climate zones.

Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.

Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.

Document outlining important safety considerations of ventless fireplaces.