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S-F · 01-29-12, 08:39 PM

If you went with any insulation you could go completely unvented. I do this all the time. Every week I do this at least once. It's because this is how the auditors out here like to deal with these damn capes.

Don't overlook the air sealing because the rest of the house isn't passivehouse tight. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water! Top and bottom are where you need air sealing the most. Basement and attic. The middle of the house being leaky has a much smaller effect.

One step at a time. If you do it right, slowly every step of the way you will one day have a comfortable house that will last a long time and help you weather the tides.

I think BSC had an article recently about hot roofs. You might want to scare that you to give you some peace of mind and a little more information.

01-29-12, 08:39 PM	#15
S-F You Ain't Me Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Northampton MA Posts: 662 Thanks: 6 Thanked 71 Times in 58 Posts	If you went with any insulation you could go completely unvented. I do this all the time. Every week I do this at least once. It's because this is how the auditors out here like to deal with these damn capes. Don't overlook the air sealing because the rest of the house isn't passivehouse tight. Don't throw the baby out with the bath water! Top and bottom are where you need air sealing the most. Basement and attic. The middle of the house being leaky has a much smaller effect. One step at a time. If you do it right, slowly every step of the way you will one day have a comfortable house that will last a long time and help you weather the tides. I think BSC had an article recently about hot roofs. You might want to scare that you to give you some peace of mind and a little more information. Last edited by S-F; 01-29-12 at 08:42 PM..