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An Overview of Materials for Air-Sealing an Attic
From painter's caulk to leftover drywall, you can arm yourself to battle air leaks with many items you may already own.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Improving Attic Knee-Wall Insulation
Install a rigid-foam air barrier for added energy efficiency.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Sealing Wall Intersections
Get your finger ready—and some caulk, spray foam, or acoustical sealant—to seal the gap where the drywall meets the top plates.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Insulation Ventilation in Rafter Bays
Remodeler Mike Guertin shows you how to install baffles that allow you to add insulation without blocking air flow.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Sealing Soffits and Chases
Learn how to locate and close up some of the biggest holes in an attic to make a home more comfortable and energy efficient.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Sealing a Ceiling Electrical Box
Caulk the wire knockouts and the ceiling penetration to stop all the air leakage in and around the box.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Sealing Ductwork
Leaky ducts put heat, moisture, and dirt where you don't want it; here's how to seal them.
Two Ways to Insulate Attic Kneewalls
Kneewalls are commonly found in attics, especially in attics that have been converted to living space, but they can be difficult to insulate properly. In this "Energy-Smart Details" article, senior…
Attic Uplift
A dark, dated attic is turned into a bright master suite and workspace.
Should I Vent a Roof Insulated With Spray Foam?
It depends where you live, but sealed attics perform better than vented attics in the South.

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