Attics - Page 8 of 11

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.
Best Attic for Hot/Humid Climates
Most houses in Hot/Humid climates don't have basements so that means that most ductwork in Southern house runs through super hot attic spaces. In this video I'll show you a…
Flash and batt in attics
Q: The examples and pictures in your article “Why Flash and Batt Makes Sense” (FHB #217) all reference wall insulation. Would you recommend the same techniques for attic insulation? I need…
Placing blown-in attic insulation
Getting insulation into hard-to-reach areas like along the eave line (especially on low-pitch roofs) and into ceiling joist bays covered by plywood can be a real challenge with the blower’s…
Basement and Attic Remodel Checklist
Need more living space? Use this list to see if you have affordable options under your existing roof.
When Does a Conditioned Attic Make Sense?
An Oklahoma builder who builds relatively large single-story homes wonders whether his best approach is to turn the attic into a conditioned space with the use of spray polyurethane insulation.
Radiant Barriers for Exterior Walls
You always hear about radiant barriers for roofs but why not treat your walls the same way? In this video you'll see how we're using a foil facing on our…
Sealing a vented roof
Q: In “Home Remedies for Energy Nosebleeds” (FHB #190), Bruce Harley states that if a house’s air handler is in the attic, the best thing to do is to include the…
Build Like a Pro: Adding Blown-in Fiberglass Insulation
Less dusty than cellulose, blown-in fiberglass increases R-value and installs quickly

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