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Video from Horizon Energy on thermodynamics relating to insulation in attics of homes located in hot climates.
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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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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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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.
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Video from Cold Climate Housing Research Center on how warm air typically leaks out of homes through attics via the stack effect and how to mitigate these effects through building practices.
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Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.
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Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.
Application of Spray Foam Insulation Under Plywood and Oriented Strand Board Roof Sheathing, BA-1312
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Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.
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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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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
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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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Video presentation describing proper attic venting design for energy efficiency and weather resistance.
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Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.
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Report covering the migration of wind-blown embers in roof vents.
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Article describing how ice dams form on residential roofs, how they damage homes, and solutions to prevent future dams.
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Video from Advanced Materials Lecture Series on polymer technologies being developed for reflecting solar radiation in hot climates.
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Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.
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Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.
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Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.
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Video describing attic ventilation methods for wind and water-resistant roofs to comply with FLASH Strong Home guidelines and improve hurricane resitance.
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Article describing the importance of air sealing, insulation, and roof ventilation in reducing the likelihood of ice dam formation on roofs in cold snowy climates.
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Document providing background and approach for the prep work necessary prior to adding attic insulation - focusing on combustion safety, ventilation for indoor air quality, and attic ventilation for durability.
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FEMA report describing findings from an investigation of Hurricane Ike in Texas and Louisiana and residential construction recommendations based on those findings.
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FEMA Mitigation Assessment Team Report describing damages from Hurricane Michael in Florida in Oct. 2018 and recommendations for future hurricane preparedness.
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Article from Montana State University Extension explaining how proper insulation techniques can greatly reduce the risks of ice dams on roofs in cold climate zones.
