Presentation
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Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.
Guide
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Reference
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Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.
Guide
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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.
Guide
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Guide
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Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
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 insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
Reference
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Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.
Reference
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Article describing strategies for reducing the risk of ice dam formation on roofs in winter.
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.
Reference
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Research study describing field testing performed in 32 two-story Florida homes to characterize wind washing failures of the house air and thermal boundary.
Guide
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
Reference
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Conference paper making the case that moving ducts to conditioned space saves energy, is practical for production builders (when accompanied by careful pre-planning), and creates significant andmarketable energy savings for homebuyers.
Case Study
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Case study describing new home construction in the marine climate that achieved 50% savings over the 2004 IECC.
Guide
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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.
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 air-seal bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Guide
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Guide describing how to air-seal duct and flue shafts.
Information Guide
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Information guide describing things to consider in the attic, ceiling, or roof before attempting retrofits of items including HVAC, wiring, or structural systems.
Guide
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Guide describing method for designing and installing ducts in a raised ceiling chase.