Ventilation and Insulation
How modern ventilation is changing the way roofs perform
By Jesse Sanchez. A smart ventilation strategy can reshape roof performance and give homeowners a surprising financial edge when heat and humidity push materials to the limit. Homeowners looking to cut energy costs and extend roof life are starting to revisit an often overlooked component of system performance: ventilation. Attic ...
Tips for winter roof protection every homeowner should know
By Viotell Metal Concepts. Take these proactive steps to protect your investment and ensure your roof is ready for the winter ahead. Winter weather can be unforgiving, and roofs often take the brunt of it. Heavy snow, ice formations and temperature swings can weaken roof systems if they aren’t ...
Roof and HVAC: How one affects the other
By Cotney Consulting Group. What homeowners need to know about this overlooked connection. When homeowners think about comfort, they often separate the systems that keep them cool in summer and warm in winter from the materials that shield their homes from the elements. But your roof and HVAC system are ...
Q&A – Getting some space to breathe
Finding a way to keep the air moving in a double-wide mobile home. Dan, a homeowner from South Carolina, was looking for ways to keep his home cooler. This is what he asked our experts about ventilation: Because I live in a double wide mobile home (2000), I only have box ...
Ask about HVAC: Why maintenance matters more than you think
By Cotney Consulting Group. Learn about what your HVAC does — And the myths that could be costing you. When it comes to home comfort, your HVAC system is the quiet workhorse behind the scenes — until it's not. Regular maintenance is often seen as optional or unnecessary, but the truth ...
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 ...
Insulating smarter with polyiso
By Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA). High-performance insulation isn’t a luxury; it’s a line of defense against energy loss, equipment failure and costly spoilage. When precision matters and temperatures drop, the right insulation makes all the difference. That’s why Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) is helping contractors across the country ...
Q&A – Adding proper ventilation to a hip roof
This homeowner was looking to install ventilation on their roof, but wanted to make sure they were creating a well-balanced system. Dave, an Idahoan homeowner, reached out with the following question pertaining to ridge vents and hip roofs: We have very inadequate ventilation on our existing roof. I plan to ...
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 ...
Q&A - Do I need ridge vents in my new roof?
Homeowner from Cleveland, Ohio, wanted to know if their recent roof replacement had the correct vents. Richard, a homeowner from Cleveland, wanted to know if the ridge vents installed in their roofing system were the right vents for their home. They asked: Hello. I just had my roof replaced here in ...
