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 …

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 …

Sep 12, 2014 · The classic attic is located above a flat ceiling and has the same footprint as the house below. Some attics are smaller than the footprint of the house, like the attic above the …

Mar 17, 2025 · I’m trying to get a sense whether its worth adding more insulation to my attic. Climate zone 5A. Currently has R38 insulation (R11 batt + R27 blown-in fiberglass). The attic […]

Aug 12, 2012 · 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 …

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.

Feb 12, 2021 · Running unprotected ductwork through an attic can court problems. Particularly in hot-humid climates, moisture can collect on the outside of ducts in summer. Encapsulating …

Mar 24, 2025 · 1. Should there be baffles in the corner of the attic? In the first image, it looks like there are open soffit vents there, but there are no baffles. 2. […]

May 27, 2021 · Where an R-20 encapsulated attic does sometimes make sense is for existing homes. If a homeowner has a set budget for improvements, using some of that to do R-20 …

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.