A fundamental requirement of an unvented attic assembly is the use of air impermeable insulation on the underside of the unvented roof to prevent air infiltration and exclude airborne moisture from the attic.
Fully sealed attic.
All joints cracks and penetrations in the wall air barrier shall be fully sealed with caulk foam or equivalent.
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Attic insulation shall be installed at all flat and sloped surfaces adjoining the conditioned space with less than 2 gaps voids and compressions and at levels that meet or exceed prescriptive levels specified by the 2012.
Gaps in the attic or between the lower floors and the attic will let heated or cooled air escape to the great unconditioned outdoors making any insulation you add essentially useless.
Weatherstrip the attic access hatch or door.
Cut 1 3 boards to fit the perimeter of the opening and nail them on with 6d finish nails.
Unventilated attics can help to mitigate energy loss through leaky ducts or ceiling fittings.
Apply self adhesive foam weatherstrip tape to the top edge of the stop.
The energy savings touted by unvented attics can be as high as 20.
Seal the attic access.
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