Commissioners press for stronger attic insulation, venting rules in wildfire code review
Following staff's briefing, commissioners raised technical concerns about attic venting, ridge vents and condensation under ice-and-water shields, suggesting the town consider higher ceiling R-values and mandatory venting of bathroom and kitchen fans to daylight.
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Commission members asked detailed technical questions about attic openings and roof venting during the discussion of the Wildfire Resiliency Code. One commissioner described local roof practices and urged the commission to consider stronger insulation requirements and mandatory exterior venting to avoid condensation and mold problems when ice-and-water shield is used over large roof areas.
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