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Attic / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Real estate

North America's top ten home renovation TV shows

...attic for example). By being well-informed and prepared when buying an older home to renovate, you can avoid common pitfalls and ensure that your green home renovation is a success, rather than a disaster worthy of its own TV show... And, if you have any personal favorite TV home renovation shows you don't see above, ...

Insulation and soundproofing

How much insulation is too much in attics and walls?

...attic? What does ‘diminishing returns’ for insulation mean? It's as simple as this - adding one inch of insulation to a wall that has only one inch of insulation is certainly well worth the investment, in any climate. Adding one inch of insulation to a wall that has 5 inches of insulation makes sense in most climates...

Roof assemblies - renovation

Why is there frost in my attic? Is ice in roofs a problem and how do I stop it?

...attic after DIY roof insulation projects where new insulation covers up ventilation access. If you discover you have ice in the attic, the 3 things to check first are: Humidity levels in the Home - do you have high humidity and condensation problems? Attic ventilation - Is your attic ventilated correctly and sufficien...