PRACTICES

10.3 ROOFS
The most common approach to roof construction in these climate zones is a vented attic.
Figure 2.39 and Figure 2.40 illustrate recommended approaches to constructing vented
attics. Note the use of a kraft-faced fiberglass batt insulation (PROPINK EcoTouch PINK
FIBERGLAS Insulation) or blown-in insulation (PROPINK L77 Loosefill Insulation) in Figure
2.40. The kraft facing is a vapor retarder not a vapor barrier and can be used throughout
Climate Zone 3, Climate Zone 4 and Climate Zone 5. The kraft facing is not required for
vapor control in these climate zones but is often used for ease of installation.

Unvented roofing assemblies are illustrated in Figure 2.41 and Figure 2.42. The amount of
rigid insulation (FOAMULAR XPS Insulation) in each of these assemblies is specified by the
IRC to control condensation.

raft-R-mate Attic
VentSure Exhaust Rafter Vent
Ventilation
Owens Corning
Shingles

WeatherLock
Ice & Water
control layer

Figure 2.39:
Recommended vented attic
construction in Climate
Zones 3, 4 and 5.
PROPINK EcoTouch PINK
FIBERGLAS Insulation or
VentSure
PROPINK L77 Loosefill
Intake Ventilation Insulation (R-49)

Wood or fiber cement siding EnergyComplete Sealant

Furring or spacer strip

Latex paint
Building paper, housewrap
or building wrap (PINKWRAP Gypsum board
Housewrap) with seams
taped/sealed with BILD-R-TAPE
Construction Tape PROPINK EcoTouch PINK
FIBERGLAS Insulation or
PROPINK L77 Loosefill
Plywood or OSB sheathing Insulation in cavity

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