Unvented Attic Insulation Description Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
Attic Eave Minimum Insulation Description Guide providing guidance on insulating attic eaves in new and existing single-family homes and multifamily buildings.
Attic Air Sealing, Insulating, and Ventilating for Ice Dam Prevention Description Information guide describing proper attic air-sealing, insulation, and ventilation to combat ice dam formation on roofs in cold climate zones.
Insulating and Air Sealing Existing Non-ICAT Recessed Lights Description Guide describing air-sealing of non-ICAT recessed lights installed in accessible attics of existing homes.
Image Examples of many common ceiling penetrations that will be difficult to insulate and air seal in this cathedral ceiling. Publication Date Mon, 10/30/2006 - 12:00
Roof/Attic to Exterior Wall Air Control Upgrade Description Guide outlining how to retrofit an exterior wall and/or attic to provide continuous air sealing.
Attic Knee Walls Description Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal attic knee walls and floor joist cavities under knee walls.
Air Sealing Attic Access Panels/Doors/Stairs Description Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
Condensation Control in Attics and Roofs in Cold Weather Description Guide describing causes of condensation in attics and roof assemblies during cold weather and ways to reduce this condensation.
Air Sealing Drywall to Top Plate Description Guide describing ways to seal drywall to the top plate of an exterior wall to air-seal the wall cavity.
De-Icing Ice Dams, BSI-097 Author(s) Lstiburek Joseph W Organization(s) Building Science Corporation, BSC Publication Date October, 2018 Description 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.