6 i d like to minimize encroachment of the roof into the room.
Insulating gable ends in conditioned attic.
However there is daylight at the eaves.
You can reduce dust buildup using an unvented attic versus a vented attic.
Once you get the gable ends framed correctly you will be able to insulate the attic.
When the attic becomes part of the home to be heated and cooled open wall gable vents and roof vents are no longer feasible but the underside of the roof the sheathing and rafters can still.
When insulating a attic there is usually no need to insulate the gable ends so long as the attic floor has been insulated.
Insulate and air seal any knee walls vertical walls with attic space directly behind them in your home as well.
If it is located in a conditioned part of the house also remember to insulate and air seal your attic access.
Before insulating seal any air leaks and make roof and other necessary repairs.
An exception to the rule would be if you are installing a foil radiant barrier system.
4 there are no intentional soffit vents just a fan at each gable end.
The size and shape of a gable wall depends on the structural layout of the attic but all attics have some type of gable end.
A gable is the triangular portion of the wall in an attic that is between the edges of a sloping roof.
7 gable ends are north and south.
5 insulating the exterior roof deck is not feasible.
The rafters are 5 5 deep 16 o c.
Usually the only time you would insulate a gable.