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Got a cathedral ceiling that’s giving you moisture trouble? One of my subscribers, a man named Donald from southern Quebec, emailed me about his plans for solving an ongoing problem with poor cathedral ceiling performance. Cathedral ceilings are often insulated poorly, resulting in energy loss, condensation in winter (especially common), and ice damming. But there are solutions, as you’ll see. Click above to watch my video response to Donald’s plans for upgrading roof and ceiling insulation.

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