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I have a 1923 home and want to install insulation in the attic, but there are no soffit vents. How can I retrofit them into my home?

— Tim Saint Paul, MN

Answered by Danny Kelly on December 4, 2010

Most people say to use open cell foam for attic roof leaks. Could I spray closed cell foam over baffles from soffit to ridge vent?

— Greg Childress Charlotte, NC

Answered by Danny Kelly on October 11, 2010

Can louvre gable vents be put under our overhangs to provide intake air for our attic fan? Soffits are covered with loose insulation.

— John Husk Hebron, NE

Answered by Jamie Hager on October 4, 2010

We are using RoofTopGuard II High Performance Roofing Underlayment. How does this compare with felt as relates to indoor air quality?

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 20, 2010

How effective are the different attic ventilation methods? I read mixed reviews, and many have a commercial bias.

— Alan Speed Houston, TX

Answered by Danny Kelly on March 25, 2010

My soffits are covered with insulation. Do I remove all insulation over the soffits or push it back and put sleeves in?

— wendy ashby Davenport, IA

Answered by Erik Henry on March 8, 2010

Is it okay to have the insulation baffles 24" away from the blown insulation?

— Geoffrey Castro

Answered by Scott Liljedahl LEED GA on February 26, 2010

Roof venting in finished attic space?

— David Popoff

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 21, 2010

We are building a new home with metal roof and foam insulation under the metal. Do we need to conditon the air in the attic with the HVAC?

— Doug Hisken

Answered by Gary Shlifer LEED AP+ H, LEED AP+ BD&C on January 21, 2010

Adding attic insulation

— Matthew Tannehill

Answered by Andrea Foss on January 21, 2010

 
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