So much information has been devoted to the subject of roof venting that it’s easy to become confused and to lose focus. So We’ll start by saying something that might sound controversial, but really isn’t: A vented attic, where insulation is placed on an air-sealed attic floor, is one of the most underappreciated building assemblies […]
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In 2005, Metric Homes of Carp, Ontario designed and built Canada’s first Energy Star labelled home in Canada. This home was built with dense-packed (or dense-blown) cellulose as the wall insulation of choice. Their intent was to produce a better built home with the goal of creating “a proper balance between additional efficiency and price such that
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Insulating Your Attic Can Save You Money There’s no getting around it: If your house is in a cold climate, keeping it warm in winter is expensive. The Department of Energy predicts that prices for natural gas and heating oil will rise again this winter compared with last—and that’s after a year in which heating-oil
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January 5, 2024 Air sealing the attic helps improve energy efficiency by preventing warm air from escaping in winter and cool air from escaping in summer. It also reduces the risk of moisture problems and enhances the overall performance of insulation, making your home more comfortable and cost-effective. Air sealing techniques involve identifying and sealing
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