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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.

Vented and Sealed Attics in Hot Climates, RR-0981

Publication Date
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Author(s)
Rudd Armin,
Lstiburek Joseph W
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Organization(s)
Building Science Corporation,
BSC
Description
Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.