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• Temperature variation in bonus room over garage

  Two-story home is located in Atlanta, Ga, and built in 1984. The house faces west. The bonus room over the garage has a separated roof from the main section of…

• Outside air drawing in the house – second floor ductwork

  I have a two-story house in Atlanta, GA, built in 1984. I have noticed my supply and return registers have some air drawing in them on the second floor. I…

• Garage Ceiling Thermal Break

  The house is located in Atlanta GA and has bonus room over the garage. I currently have only R11 insulatiion in between the 9" rafters on the garage ceiling/bonus room…

• Power Roof Vent Fans

  I live in Atlanta GA in a two story house built in 1984. I replaced my roof about 2 1/2 years ago and went from black to an almost white…

• Installing Controlled Outside Air Introduction

  I have a two story house in Atlanta GA that was built in 1984. I recently had a blower door test and received a rating of .47 ACH Natural. The…

• Dryer vent air sealing systems

  My dryer vent piping still leaks air into the laundry room. I have installed a weighted door flap unit made of powder coat painted steel (Lowe's Purchase). The flap door…

• Ventilating a crawlspace for termite prevention

  1. I had a termite contractor visit my home in Atlanta Georgia the other day. My house is 26 years old and has a crawlspace below the laundry room and…

• Controlling Humidity in unfinished block wall basement by using sealant

  I have an 1100 sq ft basement in Atlanta GA and I am looking to reduce the need for my current dehumidifier. The house is about 26 years old and…

• Attic insulation, radiant barrier, and ductwork

  Background: The house is located in Atlanta Georgia and is a 3000 square feet two story with a high roof attic and the second floor HVAC and ductwork present in…