Knowing how to insulate an attic while leaving adequate clearance can be tricky. That’s because insulating it to the proper R ...

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It then slopes down slightly and bends over the top of the foam insulation. This flashing prevents water from getting behind the panels. The R value of rigid foam insulation increases with the ...

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