Sep 30, 2024 · The 1000-sq.-ft. attic has two small gable vents, the AC/furnace system is 25 years old, the roof is a 6-7/12 pitch covered in clay tiles, and on hot days the attic temperature …

Jan 19, 2025 · Because the attic sits above an insulated but unconditioned garage, I have ~R-60 of blown in cellulose on the attic floor / garage ceiling. Since the cavities have 9.5 inches of …

Sep 12, 2014 · Most six-year-olds can draw a house. The typical child’s depiction of a house shows a rectangular building with a door and a few windows, topped by a gable roof. This type …

May 28, 2021 · The problem is attic ductwork. The main reason that anyone talks about conditioned attics is that some builders want to install ducts in the attic. Installing ducts in an …

May 2, 2012 · Even though attic hatches can be huge air leaks and sources of radiant heat loss, they are rarely fixed. An attic hatch is usually located in a hallway or closet where the …

Feb 11, 2025 · A: As you suggest, the challenge with a slab-on-grade house is keeping the equip ment and ductwork out of the uncondi tioned attic and inside the conditioned enclosure where …

1500-sq.-ft. attic. Numbers vary by manufacturer, but according to CertainTeed’s table, you need a minimum insulation thickness of 181⁄ 2 in. and at least 25.2 bags of insulation per 1000 sq. …

Aug 12, 2012 · My father is interested in removing heat from his attic to try to keep the upstairs of his house somewhat cooler. I have advised him that generally speaking, attic fans are a bad …

Nov 19, 2024 · The house attic is insulated with R-42 open cell foam on the roof deck, and there is currently no insulation in the garage attic. The wall between the house attic and the garage …

Dec 6, 2013 · One of the interesting things about heat buildup in attics and asphalt shingle warranties tied to the amount of attic venting needed to keep the attic cool, is that I recorded …