Re: [GBlist] more attic ventilation questions

["Bettina & Steve" <bpearl@rcn.com>]

Aimee

Here are a few alternatives for flat roofs:

EPA Energy Star Roofing Materials, etc:
http://yosemite1.epa.gov/estar/consumers.nsf/content/roofbus.htm

CA Cool Roof Program:
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/coolroof/

Two green roof garden/meadow sites:
http://www.solaroofgarden.com/
http://www.roofmeadow.com/


Steve



----- Original Message -----
From: "Aimee M Houser (Aimee Houser)" <hous0088@tc.umn.edu>
To: <greenbuilding@crest.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 11:44 AM
Subject: [GBlist] more attic ventilation questions


> Hello all,
> I too have attic ventilation problems. I also have attic insulation
> problems, but I know how to tackle those. My house has a dormer on the
> upper half-story, which means I've got a flat roof. There are no gable
> vents, and I cannot afford to retrofit them. The roof is one year old;
> unfortunately, it IS black asphalt, but its the previous owners that put
> that thing on. Next time, I'll choose differently. In the meantime, I wish
> to plan some course of action for ventilation as long as I'll be
> insulating. We've got gable vents. Is there some way we can use those in
> conjunction with some roof vent, turbine or solar powered? When I
> reinsulate the attic above the dormer, how much space should I leave
> between insulation and the decking for air ventilation (keeping in mind
> there's not a whole lot of space with a flat roof). Thanks much in
> advance.
> Best,
> Aimee



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