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Roofs can often be insulated without increasing the size of the attic space ... crawl space or basement have a lower pressure and the warmer portions of a building near the ceiling or attic ... can depressurize the living space if there is an inadequate vent area in the attic. High moisture levels can be ...
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ESB: Story and a Half Opportunities
Inevitably, somewhere upstairs the ceiling finish will follow the roofline, leaving too little space for adequate insulation. High-density fiberglass batts fit between the rafters. Sheets of rigid ... as storage space, unless an additional platform is built. The second advantage of the fully sheathed second story is air sealing. Plywood blocks air movement between the attic space and the ...
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DayCreek Journal - October 31, 2002
R-3 per inch, which makes it an excellent choice for attic insulation. The loose-fill insulation also fills all those nooks and crannies found in a 16 sided attic. The day started by arriving at the friendly, neighborhood Menards at 7 ... and realized that 84 bags weren't going to be enough. The attic space is roughly 1,000 sq. ft. and the vendor claims that it ...
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DayCreek Journal - October 18, 2002
If you recall, I have been slooowwwllllyyy paneling the ceiling space for the last millennium. But now, it was time to ... things warm! And the best part of all is that this was achieved without any attic insulation! I am amazed at what a difference the vapor retarder makes. I spent the ...
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Cooling in The Desert Southwest
Ventilate your attic space to reduce heat build-up during the summer which finds its way into your home ...
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Extreme Weezils : Chronicles 7
Instead of going UNDER the house, we are going OVER it. The attic space, which is simply the area between the roof and the ceiling of ... initial USB cable up from my husband's computer and into the attic. Following a straight line, the USB cables will emerge back into ... the house, we will be going through the CEILING, up through the attic. STAY TUNED, EITHER MONDAY OR TUESDAY NEXT WEEK WILL BE ONLINE ...
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FAQ - About Radiant Barriers for New and Existing Homes
All materials give off, ... moderate climates, the condensed water could evaporate and pass through the radiant barrier into the attic space. While most uniform aluminum coatings do not allow water vapor to pass through them, many ...
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Installation of Radiant Barriers for New and Existing Homes
Also, ... attic space for Locations 2, 3, and 4. Since proper attic venting is important to obtain the best performance of the radiant barrier, some modification in the attic ... attic space is well ventilated and lighted. Do not cover any recessed lights or vents with radiant barrier material (attic floor ...
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Reduce Your Heating Bills This Winter - Overlooked Sources of Heat Loss in the Home
Attic Stairs: Do you have a folding attic stairway in your house? When attic stairs are installed, a ... ! Did you know that your attic space is ventilated directly to the outdoors? In the winter, the attic space can be very cold, and in the summer it can be very hot. And what is separating your conditioned house from your unconditioned attic ...
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ESB: Research Exposes Attic Ventilation Myth
More frost appeared on unvented attics than vented ones. Attic Moisture Research at BRC and elsewhere clearly indicates ... the merits of placing insulation just below the roof in a flat-ceiling attic. Including the attic within the conditioned space reduces heat loss from ducts, protects pipes from freezing, reclaims some ...
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