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A.R.M.A. Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual Design and Application Methods: Chapter 3

Allied9 months ago9 months ago021 mins

Welcome to our comprehensive exploration of Chapter 3 from the esteemed A.R.M.A. Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual. In this installment, we delve into the critical realm of design considerations, where the foundation of roofing excellence is laid. Code Compliance Ventilation Ventilation Design Considerations: Additional Ventilation Considerations: CAUTION: UNVENTED ATTICS Recent updates to building codes have introduced…

Creating a Draft-Free Home: Soffit Air Sealing and Insulation

Allied9 months ago9 months ago012 mins

Introduction: Soffits, also known as dropped ceilings, play a crucial role in the aesthetics and functionality of your home. Often found above kitchen cabinets or as duct and piping chases along hallways, they can also be sources of energy loss and discomfort. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of air sealing and insulating soffits…

Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency: Installing Ceilings – Air Sealing and Insulating

Allied9 months ago9 months ago017 mins

Scope: Description: How to Air Seal and Insulate the Ceiling: Retrofit Ceilings In Existing Homes CAUTION Do not proceed if: How To Retrofit an Existing Ceilings to Establish a Complete Thermal Barrier Adding attic insulation is a popular retrofit in older homes. However, before adding insulation, it’s important to make sure that the ceiling deck…

Mastering Condensation Control: Attics and Roofs in Cold Weather

Allied9 months ago9 months ago020 mins

Scope Design and build roofs and attics to control condensation during cold weather events. Description Condensation can occur in attics during cold weather if warm moist air from the house or ducts in the attic escapes into the attic and water vapor in that warm air condenses on cold surfaces in the attic such as…

Sealing Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans for Energy Savings – A Comprehensive Guide

Allied10 months ago10 months ago010 mins

Scope Air seal around kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans to keep conditioned air from leaking into unconditioned space. Description Exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens are essential for ventilation but can also lead to energy loss if not properly sealed. Gaps around the fan housing and ducts can allow conditioned air to leak into unconditioned…

Controlling Moisture in Unvented Attics Using Vapor Diffusion Ports

Achieving Code Compliance for Continuous Insulation and Cladding Attachments

Comprehensive Guide to Air Sealing and Insulating Buried Ducts in Vented Attics for Code Compliance

Air Sealing and Insulating Garage Walls for Code Compliance in Multi-Family Buildings

Air Sealing and Insulating Common Walls (Party Walls) in Multi-Family Buildings: A Code Compliance Guide

Air Sealing and Insulating Attic Knee Walls: A Code Compliance Guide

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A.R.M.A. Residential Asphalt Roofing Manual Design and Application Methods: Chapter 3

Creating a Draft-Free Home: Soffit Air Sealing and Insulation

Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency: Installing Ceilings – Air Sealing and Insulating

Mastering Condensation Control: Attics and Roofs in Cold Weather

Sealing Bathroom and Kitchen Exhaust Fans for Energy Savings – A Comprehensive Guide

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