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HVI
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Web page describing the benefits of attic fans, with rules for sizing fans and intake vents.
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Energy Vanguard
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Blog article citing the risks and downsides of attic ventilation fans from a building science perspective.
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Florida Solar Energy Center,
FSEC
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Green Building Advisor
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Article describing issues with attic ventilation fans and why the state of Georgia residential code does not allow plug-in attic ventilation fans.
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Energy Texas
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Blog article discussing pros and cons of attic ventilation fans.
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U.S. Department of Energy,
DOE
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Powerpoint on attic ventilation developed as training material for the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
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Home Energy,
National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP
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Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.
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CMHC,
Government of Canada
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Article by the Canadian Government on attic ventilation and considerations for moisture and ice dams.
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Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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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.
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
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Building Science Corporation,
BSC
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Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to ceilings in existing homes.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
Buried Ducts within Ceiling Insulation of Vented Attics in all Climate Zones - Code Compliance Brief
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The intent of this brief is to provide code-related information about buried ducts in vented attics to help ensure that the measure will be accepted as being in compliance with the code. Providing notes for code officials on how to plan review and conduct field inspections can help provide jurisdictional officials with information for acceptance. Providing the same information to all builders, designers, and others is expected to result in increased compliance and fewer innovations being questioned at the time of plan review and/or field inspection.
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Guide describing how to add spray foam insulation to the underside of the existing roof deck as part of the conversion of a vented attic to an unvented, insulated attic.
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Journal of Light Construction,
JLC
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Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
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National Association for State Community Services Programs,
NASCSP,
Weatherization Training Center at Penn College,
Pennsylvania College of Technology,
PCT
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Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.
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Guide describing how to re-roof an existing home with a sloped and add insulation above the roof deck.
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Guide describing the types of whole-house fans, installation details to reduce energy loss, and how to operate them for comfort and energy savings based on climate zone.
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No outdoor air intakes connected to return side of the HVAC system, unless controls are installed to operate intermittently & automatically based on a timer and to restrict intake when not in use (e.g., motorized damper)
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Guide describing how to hang ducts with supporting straps or saddles to adequately support ducts so they do not sag and are not pinched or compressed in a manner that would cause damage to the ducts, the duct insulation, or the duct air barrier covering.
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Guide describing the use of building cavities as supply or return ducts.
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Guide describing how to apply heavy membranes at eaves in cold climates to help guard against ice dams.
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Guide describing design and installation of compact duct systems for central heating and cooling systems.
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Guide describing options for adding dehumidification equipment to a home to maintain indoor relative humidity below 60%.