Attic Ventillation
The ventilation upgrade roofs have been waiting for
By Jesse Sanchez. Homeowners, architects and specifiers are rediscovering an innovation that slashes energy bills, preserves roofing and meets sustainability goals. For years, attic ventilation has been treated as an afterthought in roofing projects. But according to the experts at Attic Breeze, that oversight is costing property owners more than ...
Giving your roof space to breathe
By Patrick Cochran and Matt Landry, Red Dog’s Roofing. Ventilation is key to keeping your roof healthy and performing efficiently. While we might imagine one structure when we think about our roof, it’s actually made up of a range of different parts and sub-systems. From the eaves to the decking ...
How to prevent heat loss in your home this winter
By J&K Roofing. Roofing issues that lead to heat escape. As winter settles in, your home’s energy efficiency faces its biggest challenge. The colder temperatures make it more important than ever to keep your home warm without sending your energy bills through the roof. Unfortunately, heat loss can occur in ways that ...
Shield your roof from the inside out
By Guardian Roofing. A well-insulated attic is the secret weapon against roof damage. When it comes to protecting your home, your roof takes the brunt of the hash elements — but what’s happening underneath can be just as important. At Guardian Roofing, we know that attic insulation isn’t just about keeping your ...
Q&A - Which ventilation should I use?
Knowing their home was improperly vented, this homeowner turned to the experts to ask which type of ventilation would be best. Mark, a homeowner in Texas, asked about properly ventilating his house: My house is a two story and the roof is improperly vented. The upstairs room is a cathedral ceiling that ...
Caution: Attic air can affect living space air
By Paul Scelsi, Construction Solutions. Moisture troubles in the attic can cause unhealthy air inside the house. Because the attic is not a section of our home we go into very often, it’s generally not on our minds. Afterall, out of sight, out of mind. Here’s something that should be on our ...
Q & A - Why Does My Attic Creak at Night?
Creaking in your attic could mean you need better insulation or ventilation. Larry Asks, "I have a single-story home in Southern CA. when the roof heats up the attic makes a loud cracking noise." (You know the sound. You're Laying the in bed and you hear that noise from the attic like ...
Icicles on my Eaves 3 Reasons Why?
Icicles are hanging off my eaves and although they look pretty in the winter months, they also can be dangerous. This winter, the North East of the USA, has received a lot of snow and very cold temperatures and that can be the formula for icicles forming on the eaves of ...
