interNACHI - How to Inspect Attic Ventilation and Interior 121 Final (Exam) Quiz Queries Correctly Answered|2024|Grade A+

T/F: Ventilation of attic areas is intended to prevent the accumulation of moisture vapor in the attic-roof space and to dry low levels of condensation that may form on the underside of a roof deck. - ️️True There should be a minimum space of ____ provided between the insulation and the roof deck sheathing and at the location of the vent. - ️️1 inch T/F: A combination of continuous ridge vents along the peak of the roof and continuous soffit vents at the eaves provides the most effective ventilation. - ️️True The rule of thumb to remember is to use 1 square foot of net-vent opening for every _____ square feet of insulated ceiling, or 1:____ if the insulation has a vapor diffusion retarder. - ️️150..... 300 T/F: Electrically powered roof fans are not ideal because they typically use more energy than they save. - ️️True T/F: Powered roof fans can cause problems, such as sucking conditioned air from the house's interior through leakage pathways in the ceiling. - ️️True A common problem inspectors will see is insulation compressed into the eaves area that was done in order to fit it into the tight space, which ______ its R-value. - ️️diminishes T/F: You are required to inspect the insulation in unfinished spaces, including the attic. - ️️True