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Fact sheet providing an overview of the FEMA document Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings.

Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.

Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.

Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.

Report highlighting the evaluation methods used and extent of wind washing found in a study analyzing wind washing in thirty-two two-story homes.

Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.

Article describing how insulating and air sealing unfinished attic spaces can lead to reduced energy bills in some homes.