An often overlooked opportunity for energy savings is learning to properly seal around air vents.
How to seal a attic with ope vents.
You stand to save 10 20 in energy costs through air sealing.
Seal air leaks in your attic floor so that roof venting doesn t suck conditioned air into the attic and cause moisture problems.
The most cost effective method is to insulate the vent cavity with 2 foam board.
Any ceiling vents need to be foamed and sealed where they meet the ceiling.
Adding a ridge vent is a fine idea and don t worry about it competing with the gable vents.
Loose connections should be clamped taped and caulked.
Position the grate over the attic vent fan.
When the attic becomes part of the home to be heated and cooled open wall gable vents and roof vents are no longer feasible but the underside of the roof the sheathing and rafters can still.
Air sealing is a critical part of creating an energy efficient thermal envelope in your home.
Plug all open joist spaces under insulated side walls.
The plywood will hold the insulation in place while the grate holds the plywood in the proper position.
Air chutes when combined with soffit vents and a ridge vent will help prevent problems with condensation and ice dams.
If the gable vents aren t letting in rain or snow leave them alone.
Heated rooms built into attics often have open cavities in the floor framing under the walls.
To install the air chutes staple them directly to the roof decking.
Consider swapping out or upgrading any duct work that is not insulated properly.
Airspace from the soffit to the ridge by installing a continuous air chute in each rafter bay.
Long piece from a batt of fiberglass insulation and place it at the bottom of a 13 gallon plastic garbage bag.
If you have an attic ac unit you should take this opportunity to check the air seals on the duct work.
There are many different methods to seal the crawlspace vents.
Secure the grate over the vent.
Fold the bag over and stuff it into the joist space under the wall.