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  1. Attic Upgrades and Ventilation - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    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 …

  2. Should I vent my unvented garage attic? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    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 …

  3. R38 vs R49/60 attic insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    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 […]

  4. Finalizing insulation in converted conditioned attic

    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 …

  5. Will positive pressure work to vent an attic (i.e., blowing air in ...

    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 …

  6. All About Attic Venting - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    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.

  7. Understanding the Energy Code: The 2021 IECC Attic Insulation ...

    Sep 12, 2025 · Learn the requirements for residential attics in different climate zones, the impact on energy efficiency, and the importance of proper insulation installation.

  8. Is Venting an Unconditioned Attic Necessary?

    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 …

  9. Why is There Frost in the Attic? - GreenBuildingAdvisor

    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 …

  10. 6 Ways to Improve Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic

    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 …