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Unvented Attic Insulation

Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.

Attic Eave Minimum Insulation

Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.

Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Non-ICAT Recessed Lights

Guide describing air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.

Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade

Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.

Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate

Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.

Ventilating Cathedral Ceilings to Prevent Problematic Icings at their Eaves

Author(s)

Tobiasson Wayne N,

Tantillo Thomas,

Buska James S

Organization(s)

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory,

CRREL

Publication Date

August, 1998

Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.