by noseoil » Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:20 pm
At work we use a simple rule for attic space. If it's insulated at the diaphragm (at the roof deck itself) there are no vents. If the insulation is on the ceiling, it needs a vent to move the air out above the insulation. If it was a vented area, the rule of thumb is the square footage (floor area) divided by 150 for vented area in the building. In my tear (5' X 9') that would be about 1/3 of a square foot or about a 10" X 5" vent. Since the spars take up space and block airflow, the insulation needs to be about full at the roof. If you can find some foil-faced insulation, put the foil facing outwards (walls & roof). I'm planning on two layers of 3/4" polystyrene with expanding foam to seal the edges which don't fit perfectly. I will use the foil on one face to the inside and one to the outside. Our biggest problem where I live is the heat in summer.
Short answer, what Bob said!