Insulating Unvented Roof Assemblies - Fine Homebuilding
Unvented roof assemblies should be insulated either with air-impermeable insulation or with a combination of foam and air-permeable insulation. Read this article to learn the four basic …
A New Take on Insulating a Roof - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 28, 2021 · Josh Salinger's design/build firm made a commitment to avoid using plastic-foam insulation above grade. But one of the toughest places to avoid foam is in the insulated roof …
Air-Seal an Attic Series: Insulation Ventilation in Rafter Bays
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.
Sliding Insulation between Rafters from Above
Sliding Insulation between Rafters from Above If you need to insulate the sloped ceiling of a Cape Cod home, you may be able to slip in baffles and insulation from the third-floor attic.
Efficiently and cost-effectively insulating an old attic with 2x6 ...
Oct 13, 2022 · You can increase the depth of the rafter cavities to include any size of ventilation channel and amount of batt insulation you choose by using longer gussets. This a pretty DIY friendly method …
2×6 rafter insulation - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Mar 17, 2025 · The complete source for building, designing, and remodeling green homes Community and Q&A 2×6 rafter insulation user-1220906497 | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on …
Sliding Insulation Between Rafters From Above
Feb 15, 2019 · Musings of an Energy Nerd Sliding Insulation Between Rafters From Above If you need to insulate the sloped ceiling of a Cape Cod home, you may be able to slip in baffles and insulation …
Methods to add 2x material to deepen rafter bays for insulation ...
Mar 25, 2019 · I need to add a 2×6 edge edge to my current 2×6 rafters to accommodate r-38 or better insulation in my attic ceiling that will be finished with sheetrock after […]
Five Cathedral Ceilings That Work - Fine Homebuilding
Learn how to insulate a cathedral ceiling with 5 different assembly options that address R-value requirements, rafter depth, air-sealing, and more.
A Crash Course in Roof Venting - Fine Homebuilding
A Crash Course in Roof Venting Building scientist Joseph Lstiburek explains when to vent your roof, when not to, and how to execute each common roof-venting approach successfully.