Guide:
Obvious Ventilation Controls
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Guide describing how to install obvious ventilation controls for continuous and intermittent exhaust fans used for whole-house ventilation.
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Guide describing how to install ventilation air inlets in open locations at a safe distance from potential air contamination sources.
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Guide describing how to set controls on an exhaust fan for continuous operation.
Guide:
Unvented Attic Insulation
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Guide describing methods for insulating an unvented attic along the roof line.
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Guide describing how to insulate a vented attic in an existing home using blown insulation added to the attic floor.
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Guide describing how to increase insulation in existing homes by installing batt insulation on the ceiling plane of a vented attic.
Guide:
Attic Radiant Barriers
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Guide describing application of a radiant barrier layer in the attic to block radiant heat transfer between hot surfaces and heat-absorbing surfaces.
Guide:
Vented versus Unvented Attic
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Guide describing options for insulating and air sealing at either the attic floor or along the roof line in new homes.
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Guide describing how ice dams form and how roofs can be constructed to prevent them.
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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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Guide describing causes of condensation in attics and roof assemblies during cold weather and ways to reduce this condensation.
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Guide describing how to install a radon-mitigating vertical ventilation pipe in new and existing homes with various types of house foundations.
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Guide describing how to select and install whole-house ventilation systems for existing homes.
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Guide describing how to apply spray foam insulation to the floor of the attic in existing homes.
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Guide describing how to air-seal and insulate a ceiling where the insulation is installed on top of the ceiling (on the attic floor) in a vented attic.
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Guide describing how to install an exhaust fan in an attached garage to pull fumes out of the garage and to depressurize the garage with reference to the home.
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Guide describing a method for insulating an unvented attic by spraying foam insulation along the underside of the roof deck.
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Guide describing steps to take to minimize indoor humidity during cold winter weather.
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This guide describes how to install a whole-building ventilation system to provide adequate dilution of indoor air contaminants.
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Guide describing how to air-seal attic access panels, doors, and stairs to provide a continuous air barrier at the ceiling.
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Guide describing how to insulate and air-seal dropped ceilings and soffits to prevent air leakage.
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Guide describing the testing of duct leakage in central ventilation systems for multi-story, multi-family buildings.
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Guide describing the installation of roof vents that are resistant to damage from high winds and entry of wind-borne rain, wildfire embers, or pests.
Video:
Wind Resistant Roof Systems
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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.