NEW 1 - Cathedralized Attics: Details that Matter
Wednesday, February 21, 2007 · 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Insulating the roof, rather than the ceiling, and bringing the attic space inside is an approach gaining interest. Explore the benefits and potential hazards. Examine the construction details that are essential to performance. Learn from monitored projects.
By attending this session, participants will
- Learn when to vent and when not to (the attic that is)
- Increase their understanding of the moisture movement in and through both vented and unvented attic assemblies
- Benefit from past mistakes and successes in creating an unvented attic
Keyword(s): advanced, attics, building envelope, building materials, building science, cathedralized attics, codes, condensation, conditioned attics, ducts, durability, insulation, measured results, moisture, new construction, residential, techniques, tight construction
Type: Workshop
Track:
What's New?
CEU:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)
Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
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