Library

Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.

Webpage listing ACCA Manual J and D calculation software that is approved by ACCA.

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

Article describing the research into insulating vented versus unvented attics.

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

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

Online calculator for estimating payback of adding additional insulation to your house.

Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.

A free tool used to calculate the required minimum flow rate of dwelling-unit ventilation.

Software enabling low-carbon planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.

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

A CD guide intended to help communities mitigate damage or loss from tornadoes and other extremewind events, and provide public information resources for conveying the importance of safe room construction.

Tool determining the most economical and efficient photovoltaic array location and position.

Handheld solar site analysis tool capturing whole-horizon images for a site and generating shading analysis reports.

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.