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Attic-Ventilation Strategies
Energy advisor Martin Holladay offers some key points to consider when venting a roof.
Insulating Attic Stairs
The hatch or staircase leading up to an unfinished attic can be a big energy leak. Here are a few tips for sealing it up.
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Sealing Wire & Plumbing Penetrations
A little bit of caulk or spray foam is all you'll need to plug holes tight.
How to Air-Seal an Attic
In this video series, remodeler Mike Guertin shows how to identify common air leaks and demonstrates the best methods and materials to seal them up right.
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.

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