Roof systems rely on airflow to help manage heat and moisture conditions inside attic spaces”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN ...

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Attic fans promise cooler upstairs rooms and a lighter load on your air conditioner, but if your roof vents are not set up ...

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Q: We are contemplating a new roof on our 35-year-old home (2,900 square feet), which currently has a hip roof. We have received two different opinions. One roofer recommends no ridge vent and wants ...

Inadequate or improper attic ventilation in a home can create year-around problems ranging from overheating of the attic and discomfort in the home in summer to attic condensation in winter. An ...

Roof ventilation is already a difficult, dangerous and technically challenging operation. There are many variables to consider before even heading to the roof. Let’s look at some different situations ...

Q. I am a designer north of Boston. I have recently renovated a 1960's ranch. We are under contract with our buyer and her home inspector claims we do not have proper venting. Background: length is 48 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't ...

The roof position is one of the most difficult and dangerous, yet it’s also critical. Roof firefighters are the eyes and ears of the incident commander (IC), as well as all of their brother and sister ...

There are many ways to position yourself on a peaked roof in order to open it up–some certainly better and safer than others. The method you choose should be based on several factors: the pitch of the ...

Q. I want to put an exhaust fan in our bathroom. I am worried that if I do this, moist air could cause mildew in our attic, which would then have to be vented. Should I be concerned about that? We do ...