Sep 30, 2024 · BGG had an energy audit done, which informed his plan to remove the existing fiberglass batts, air-seal the attic, install a ducted heat pump system, then blow in cellulose …

Dec 31, 2024 · In a poorly sealed house roof venting can increase the stack effect - meaning more air entering the house at the base, and exiting into the attic. That's why the …

Nov 19, 2024 · I’m building a new single-story single-family house with an unvented attic and am looking for input on how to address my attached unvented garage attic. The home is located in …

Jul 25, 2024 · Exhaust air from bathroom fans should never be ducted into an attic but rather to a point outside the building enclosure.

Jan 19, 2025 · 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 …

Jul 14, 2022 · How to get a good air-seal at attic pull-down stairs, scuttle holes, and kneewall doors to keep conditioned air in the house.

Jun 29, 2023 · Venting an attic in cooling season The warm-climate, summertime problems of shingle life and cooling costs also show little improvement from attic ventilation. Shingle life …

Jul 22, 2021 · 6. Keep your attic cooler with a reflective roof or radiant barrier Another way to reduce heat flow into your ducts from a hot, unconditioned attic is to keep the attic cooler. The …

Dec 6, 2013 · A rundown of reasons why venting an attic makes sense and how it can prevent issues that negatively impact a house's performance.

Jun 9, 2025 · After early framing help from a capenter, I’m taking on an attic renovation. The carpenter installed knee walls at 35 inches. Because the existing 2×6″ collar ties were only …