Ventilation and Insulation
Q&A – Insulation on Rafters
An Indiana homeowner was curious about insulating rafters and if that affects the life of the roof, so they asked the experts for answers. Art, a homeowner from Indiana, wanted more information about insulation on rafters and asked: What do you think about insulation on rafters? Will it shorten the ...
A Homeowner’s Crash Course to Ventilation
By Quarrix Roofing Products. How to make the most out of your roofing investment when it comes to ventilation. Your roofing choices as a homeowner go beyond picking a shingle color and design; you will also need to make important decisions on parts of your roof that are less ...
Necessary Steps to Reduce Roof Moisture
By Quarrix. Learn the ins and outs of proper ventilation to keep your roof nice and dry. While rain showers can be calm and pleasant to look at, if that water gets into your roof system it’s a different story. Moisture poses one of the biggest threats to a home ...
Your Ventilation Questions Answered
By Lauren White. Roofing expert addresses six common queries homeowners have about ventilation. You may not know it yet, but ventilation is one of the most important aspects of roofing. Proper ventilation will keep your roofing system operating optimally and will prolong the life of your roof. In an interview ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3
By Lauren White. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how contractors create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 2
By Lauren White. Understanding the value of a balanced attic ventilation system. In part 1 of this attic ventilation series, we covered the important role that the attic ventilation system plays in the performance of a roof. Part 2 explores why a balanced system that performs properly is vital. ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White. Attic ventilation is the key to your roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
What are Soffits and Does my Home Need Them?
By Fields Roof Service. Fields Roof Service explains why a soffit is critical to your home. The overhang of your roof can go by a few names, such as the house eaves or the rafters of your roof, but it is the underside of this overhang, when given a ...
5 Myths About Ventilation
By Cass Jacoby. Misconceptions about ventilation systems debunked so that you can make the choices you need to have a well-ventilated attic. There are few topics as misunderstood as proper attic ventilation. It is important to understand the myths surrounding ventilation so that you can make the best ...
The Homeowner’s Roof Maintenance To-Do List
By Guardian Home Services. Make sure you are giving your roof the routine checkup it needs to stay strong. You may think only a leaking and damaged roof needs to be attended to. It is easy to overlook caring for your roof because most people assume it is well ...
