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 …

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 …

Jul 3, 2014 · It’s important to keep attic air out of the house and house air out of the attic. That's why the home performance industry and every above-code building program make it a top …

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 2, 2012 · Step-by-step instructions on how to insulate and air-seal an attic hatch using rigid foam, weatherstripping, and secure latches.

Sep 9, 2021 · If you don’t have air conditioning or natural-draft combustion appliances, a powered attic ventilator can keep your attic cooler. I had someone once tell me that the rubber handles …

Jun 26, 2020 · 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. …

Oct 10, 2012 · Pull-down attic stairs are super-sized attic hatches that just beg homeowners to store more stuff in their attic. Besides the air-leakage and insulation problems stemming from …

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 …

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.