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- Installing an ERV in an Unvented Attic - GreenBuildingAdvisor
I’m finally done with the insulation project and trying to move on ERV project I have bought Panasonic FV-10VE1, have some questions regarding ERV and unvented attic The insulation on […]
- Finalizing insulation in converted conditioned attic
Hi all: I recently converted the formerly vented attic above my attached garage to an unvented and conditioned attic This attic houses my geothermal air handler, whole house dehumidifier, and […]
- A New Look at Conditioned Attics - GreenBuildingAdvisor
The problem is attic ductwork The main reason that anyone talks about conditioned attics is that some builders want to install ducts in the attic Installing ducts in an attic is a bad idea, but many builders don’t know that While locating ducts in an attic reduces installation costs for the builder, it increases energy costs for the homeowner
- Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
This exhaust fan in a spray-foam-encapsulated attic is there to control humidity by removing humid air from high in the attic It is replaced with dryer air from the living space below
- The Best Way to Keep Your Attic Cooler is to Change Your Roof Color
A dark roof gets hot, and that heat conducts downward into the attic The best way to keep that heat out of the attic is to prevent it from being absorbed by the roof Image Credit: Cameron Taylor View Gallery
- Will positive pressure work to vent an attic (i. e. , blowing air in . . .
My father is interested in removing heat from his attic to try to keep the upstairs of his house somewhat cooler I have advised him that generally speaking, attic fans are a bad idea, which he has come to terms with However, with that understanding that creating negative pressure in the attic can cause all kinds of problems (sucking out air from the conditioned space, possible back-drafting
- Is Venting an Unconditioned Attic Necessary?
The condensation-related problems associated with unconditioned attics have less to do with ventilation than air-sealing and insulation
- How to Insulate and Air-Seal an Attic Hatch
Step-by-step instructions on how to insulate and air-seal an attic hatch using rigid foam, weatherstripping, and secure latches
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