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Explore this extensive library of building science guidance including research reports from DOE’s Building America program as well as hundreds of other articles, fact sheets, webpages, and reference documents related to constructing and renovating homes.

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Ceilings and Attics

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Southface Energy Institute,
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Organization(s)
ORNL,
SEI
Description
Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.

Reexamining Roof Ventilation

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Woods Tony
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Organization(s)
Home Energy,
National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP
Description
Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.

Venting of Attics & Cathedral Ceilings

Publication Date
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Author(s)
TenWolde Anton,
Rose William B
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Organization(s)
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers,
ASHRAE
Description
Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.

Washington State Residential Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality Code (VIAQ): Whole House Ventilation Systems Field Research Report

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Devine John,
et al.
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Organization(s)
Washington State University Extension Energy Program,
WSU Extension Energy Program,
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy,
ACEEE,
U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
Description
Report describing a field study of 31 homes to test envelope and duct leakage and fan flowrates, and to determine ventilation operation characteristics.