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 Northern …

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 …

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.

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 best way to …

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 can be …

Nov 24, 2022 · Attic insulated with spray foam at the roofline. Thermal bridging is reduced by spraying over the rafters. Air leakage is reduced by encapsulating the attic. By encapsulating the attic, the air …

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 […]

Jun 12, 2017 · A look at how to manage issues that arise with HVAC equipment and ductwork in an unconditioned attic.

Jul 29, 2021 · Using an exhaust fan in an encapsulated attic Since that time, we’ve been experimenting with ways to keep the attic humidity low. One of the methods we’ve tried is using a small fan to …