Reference
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Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.
Video
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Video describing roof and attic construction for cold climates, including cathedral roof design and insulation strategies, from Cold Climate Housing Research Center.
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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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Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Video
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Video from National Fire Protection Association on the most common ignition points on homes.
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Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.
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Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.
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Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.
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Report discussing how to create livable space in the attic that meets IRC code requirements by either creating a ventilated roof assembly, or and unvented attic assembly.
Video
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Video from National Fire Protection Association highlighting 5 key areas that can ignite a structure, including site, openings, vents, and materials recommendations.
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Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.
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Article from Green Building Advisor on strategies to take when building homes to reduce the need for air conditioning, including insulation, windows, site selection, and roofing.
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Report describing the formation of icicles and ice dams along poorly ventilated roofs and how to mitigate ventilation issues with insulation and vents.
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Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.
Video
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Video showing the requirements for ventilation openings in roofs to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Animated video showing how to properly apply roof decks in hurricane regions according to IBHS practices.
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Video showing the requirements for attic vents in homes to comply with IBHS FORTIFIED Home requirements.
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Video describing an easy method of properly securing soffits on your home per IBHS FORTIFIED Home guidelines.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing the use of attic ventilation fans to mechanically pull outside air through the attic in an attempt to cool the attic, control moisture, and prevent ice dams.