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Energy Star web page providing guidance on attic ventilation.

PDF literature review of the impact and need for attic ventilation in Florida homes.

Report describing the use of fresh air ventilation systems to eliminate the formation of icicles and ice dams along the eaves of roofs.

Article describing moisture and ice dam issues in attics and how to air seal the attic floor.

Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.

Report describing the use of attic ventilation to control moisture in cathedral roofs and avoid the formation of ice dams.

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.

Building science report describing issues with vented attics in hot-humid climates and how sealed attic construction may be a solution.

Journal article reporting on field experience of unvented cathedralized (UC) attics in several environments in the United States.

Report covering the selection of roof vents for rainwater resistance.

Article describing methods for venting a vented attic and a roof assembly over an unvented attic.

Q&A article discussing how to address moisture issues in an attic in a wet and humid coastal climate.

Article describing the use of whole-house fans to provide cooling in the region surrounding Sacramento, CA.

Technical article describing issues and moisture concerns related to weatherization efforts.

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.