Ventilation and Insulation
Q&A – Attic window opening
Recently, the AskARoofer experts responded to a question about keeping an attic properly ventilated. Helen, a homeowner from Massachussetts, was looking at their attic and trying to figure out how to ensure airflow remains balanced. Here's what they asked our experts: I have a ridge vent but no soffit vents. I do ...
How to help your roof last longer
By Jesse Sanchez. Persistent moisture, trees, wind and drainage challenges can cause roofing systems across Western Washington to deteriorate sooner than homeowners expect. Replacing a roof is a major investment, but environmental conditions can cause roofing materials to show signs of wear sooner than many homeowners anticipate. Guardian Roofing & Gutters understands ...
How the sunny season wears on your roof
By The Coffee Shops®. As the summer ends in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s important to be aware of what the warmer temperatures and longer days might have done to your roof. Have you noticed rising cooling costs, uneven indoor temperatures, musty odors, damp insulation or visible shingle wear as summer comes to ...
Understanding Class A fire-resistant roofs
By The Coffee Shops®. Understand how roofing materials, underlayment, vents and maintenance work together to improve your home’s fire protection. A Class A roofing material can provide a high level of fire resistance, but the covering alone does not determine how well a roof will perform. According to this article ...
Q&A – Vents on a 60-year-old ranch
When adding an addition to a 60-year-old ranch home, this homeowner wanted to make sure that they had the right ventilation in place. Joe, a homeowner from Conneticut, recently reached out to the AskARoofer experts for some advice about ventilating an addition they made on their 60-year-old ranch home. This ...
Q&A – Roof vent placement
When this homeowner from Utah had questions about their roof vents, they came to our experts for answers. Recently, Steve reached out to AskARoofer with a question pertaining the placement of roof vents on their home. This is what they asked: I’m looking for some opinions on my attic ventilation because ...
Why proper roof ventilation matters
By Jesse Sanchez. Balanced attic airflow can help homeowners reduce heat and moisture that may shorten a roof’s service life. Roof damage is often associated with storms, leaks or aging materials, but Elite Roofing emphasizes that poor attic ventilation can also contribute to premature deterioration. In the mid-Atlantic region, where ...
Why roof ventilation matters
By Jesse Sanchez. Balanced attic airflow can help protect shingles, control moisture and reduce temperature extremes throughout the year. Homeowners can face a variety of harsh weather patterns, from humid summers, icy winters, strong winds and dramatic temperature swings. While shingles and flashing often receive the most attention, Henderson Roofing ...
Learn about your roof one minisode at a time
By Emma Peterson. AskARoofer™ Minisodes break down common homeowner concerns into short, easy-to-understand podcast episodes featuring trusted industry experts. For many homeowners, their roof is the second-most expensive investment they’ll make in their home – just after buying the home itself! With that large of an investment on the table, ...
Keep your home and wallet secure with CraftGrade
By Emma Peterson. These top-of-the-line products keep your roofing project in budget without sacrificing long-term durability and performance. TopShield®, SRS Distribution's premium product brand, provides a variety of different roofing product lines, each specially created to meet a different need. For the CraftGrade™ line, the goal was to create ...
