Secondary Author(s)
Fenaughty, Karen; Sonne, Jeffrey
Report Number
FSEC-PF-1264-21
URL
http://publications.energyresearch.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FSEC-PF-1264-21.pdf
Keywords
Attics; Buildings; Attic vents; Insulation materials; Hot humid climates; Energy efficiency; Construction costs
Abstract
Sealing attic vents helps decrease house air leakage and may reduce some moisture issues in attics in hot humid climates. new code-approved unvented attics can use different types of insulation materials, however, there are specific requirements that vary by materials used and climate zone. These requirements may be complex and may increase construction and operational energy costs.
This paper was published in the 2020 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
Date Published
8-17-2020
Identifiers
20
Subjects
Insulation (Heat)--Buildings; House construction--Climatic factors; Energy consumption; Construction industry--Costs; Energy consumption
Local Subjects
Buildings - Attics
Type
Text; Document
Format
application/pdf
Collection
FSEC Energy Research Center® Collection
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Withers, Jr., Charles, "Measured Energy and Moisture Performance Impacts from Vented and Unvented Attic with Insulation on Top of Ceiling in the Hot Humid Climate Zone" (2020). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 20.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/20
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Notes
This paper was published in the 2020 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings.