What is an attic?
AnswerThe space just below the roof of a house
An attic is the space between the top floor's ceiling and the roof.
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The basics
In British English, an attic is often called what?
AnswerA loft
In the UK, the space under the roof is commonly called the loft.
Going deeper
What is a dormer?
AnswerA structure with a window that projects from a sloping roof
Dormers stick out from a pitched roof and hold vertical windows, adding light and headroom.
What does the R-value of insulation measure?
AnswerIts resistance to heat flow
R-value rates how well insulation resists heat flow; a higher number means better insulating.
What is a garret?
AnswerA small room at the top of a house, often under the roof
A garret is a top-floor or attic room, often small with sloping ceilings.
Where are soffit vents located?
AnswerUnder the eaves, beneath the roof overhang
Soffit vents under the eaves let outside air flow into the attic, often exiting through roof vents.
Expert level
What typically causes an ice dam at a roof's edge?
AnswerEscaping heat melts snow that refreezes at the colder eaves
Warm attic air melts snow on the upper roof, and the meltwater refreezes at the cold eaves into a ridge of ice.
A mansard roof has what distinctive shape?
AnswerTwo slopes on each side, with a steep lower slope
Named after architect François Mansart, a mansard roof's steep lower slopes make room for usable attic space.
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