INSP 2 - Dealing with Cathedral Ceilings & Conditioned Attics

Wednesday, February 06, 2008  ·  1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Sometimes you just have to color outside the lines. Unvented conditioned attics actually make a lot of sense. In humid climates, venting attics brings a great deal of moisture into the structure. Not venting makes this problem go away. In cold climates, venting attics brings in a great deal of snow. Not venting also makes this problem go away. In roof design with complex geometries, venting roof assemblies can be extremely difficult. Not venting makes this problem go away. Ever try to install an air barrier in a complicated roof system? Even in hot, dry climates, not venting attics can make sense. Of course, in all of these cases, you have to know how to do it right. And, it helps to know the code.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Learn when to vent and when not to (the attic that is)
2. Have a better understanding of the moisture movement in and through vented and unvented attic assemblies
3. Benefit from others' mistakes and successes

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Increased Space
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Bruce Harley

Course Document(s):

• INSP2_Harley