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

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

Report reviewing unvented roof assemblies, such as conditioned attics and unvented cathedral ceilings that are becoming common in North American construction.

Report on heating and cooling air-distribution ducts that are insulated, installed close to the ceiling in a vented attic and covered with attic insulation to minimize energy loss.

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

Report on the use of vapor diffusion ports to reduce moisture issues with buried ductwork in unvented attics in hot-humid climates.

Report exploring alternative methods to find long-term solutions to energy loss in 1 ½-story homes to save energy, improve comfort, prevent frost buildup on the underside of the roof deck, and reduce the risk of ice dam formation/reformation.

Manual describing best practices or home construction in Alaska and northern climates.

Article explaining installing cavity insulation.

Article describing the effect metal roofs have on thermal performance in hot-humid climates.

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

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

This page provides important information on how to protect yourself and your family if you suspect that you might have vermiculite insulation from Libby, Montana.

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

Fact sheet describing analysis of potential heating and cooling savings from radiant barriers in attics.

Fact sheet describing research sponsored by DOE's Building America program to research the importance of attic air-sealing and best practice attic air-sealing techniques for new and existing homes.

Guideline describing information and specifications relevant to air-seal existing attics.

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

Guideline describing the importance of the different types of multifamily building attics and their unique challenges, and outlines strategies and materials used in air-sealing them.

Report describing the costs, benefits, and challenges of attic insulation retrofits in HUD-code manufactured homes.

Report focusing on the performance and durability of unvented-cathedralized attics in hot-humid climates with both tile and asphalt shingle roofing.

Report of a field evaluation of four novel roof designs to see how each design would reduce space-conditioned energy use so that the knowledge gained could be applied to the design of new manufactured homes.

U.S. Department of Energy's website describing radiant barriers in homes.

Information sheet presenting the correct methods for building an insulated cathedral ceiling.

Information sheet with information about insulating and ventilating attics.

Guide providing information on controlling attic ductwork sweating.

Article outlining the casuses and solutions for ice dam problems.

Information sheet presenting techniques for installing cellulose insulation.

Article describing the building science implications of insulating vented or unvented attics.

Report describing Net Zero house design with sloped roof assemblies.