Reference
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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Document summarizing the various papers on unvented conditioned cathedralized attics found on BSC's website.
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Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air seal the floor joists over a garage when there is loving space above the garage.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air seal around duct shafts and flues installed through ceilings, walls, and flooring in new and existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Guide
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Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
Guide
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Guide describing how to frame and insulate corners to reduce heat losses and gains though structural framing.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal electrical wiring throughout a home.
Guide
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Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.
Guide
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Guide
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Guide describing how to correctly air-seal a wall with missing top plates or open wall cavities.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
Guide
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Guide describing how to create an air barrier between the garage and the conditioned space above it to prohibit pollutants from entering a home's interior.
Guide
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Guide describing insulation techniques for skylight shaft walls.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal around recessed light fixtures below unconditioned space.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.