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Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

Report covering moisture and leakage issues associated with spray foam insulation application to the underside of roof sheathing.

Report describing sloped roof assemblies with high levels of thermal performance.

Article describing issues with condensation in unvented attics insulated with open-cell spray foam.

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.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.

Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Article outlining moisture accumulation in open cell spray polyurethane foam.

Article describing the difference between conditioned or unvented attics and unconditioned or vented attics.

Article describing the control layers (air, thermal, and vapor barriers) needed to build homes successfully in very cold locations.

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.

Report to understand the long-term moisture performance of unvented roof assemblies with fibrous insulation.

Report about a project that examines implementation of advanced retrofit measures in the context of a large-scale weatherization program and the archetypal Chicago, Illinois, brick bungalow.