Dec 20, 2023 · Ventilated vs unventilated attics – Which would you do? All else being equal, if you were building yourself a new house would you go for a ventilated or unventilated attic? […]

Nov 19, 2024 · B) Unvented Insulated Attic – Treat garage attic same as house attic by installing open cell spray foam on roof deck and gable end. Storage space in attic triggers need to drywall attic …

Jun 16, 2025 · The complete source for building, designing, and remodeling green homes Q&A Spotlight Do Unconditioned Attics Need Vents? And can an unvented attic/roof assembly be semi-conditioned?

Sep 23, 2009 · Let me get right to the point: unvented gas (and kerosene) space heaters and fireplaces are a bad idea. Don’t install one.

Feb 3, 2023 · I am finding conflicting advice on when/where to use vented soffit vs unvented soffit. There are four locations/situations that I am hoping for direction. House eave (I believe this is […]

Jun 25, 2021 · Kiley Jacques, senior editor at Green Building Advisor, recently suggested that I write an article called “Building a Budget-Friendly Unvented Cathedral Roof.” My first reaction was, “That’s an …

Aug 31, 2018 · Cathedral ceiling assemblies and unvented conditioned attics often suffer from problems with damp roof sheathing. For years, building scientists have been proposing a variety of solutions to …

Detail Library Unvented Roof for Cold Climate (Cathedral Ceiling); Asphalt Roofing Corners and connections are where insulation and air barriers can have trouble. Compressed or insufficient …

4 days ago · Unvented vaulted ceiling, discovered extensive water intrusion and dry rot along the main ridge beam and rafter. Had all the water damage remediated, main beam replaced, and rafters …

Feb 1, 2025 · Hello! We’re exploring ways to improve the subpar insulation job for the vaulted ceilings of our three-year-old home. Our current setup is under-insulated, has mold issues, and differs from the […]