Ventilation and Insulation
Ventilation and Flashing Solutions
TRA Snow & Sun offers a variety of aluminum and copper roof flashing and roof ventilation products, including TileVent, TileSeal, and VersaFlash. Roof flashing and roof ventilation go hand in hand, both being instrumental in protecting your home. Big problems in the attic often come from weather related sources or plumbing ...
Fire Protection and Metal Wall Insulation
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. In looking at the safety of any building, the walls are a defining point of protection. According to ROCKWOOL, a manufacturer of stone wool insulation, “Effective metal stud wall insulation can minimize the risk of fire spreading. This is especially important when a ...
4 Top Ventilation Questions Answered
By Marco Industries. Learn the answers to our most asked questions about NFA and ventilation. While at the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) convention this year, many people were curious about our steep-slope solutions. Those who stopped by our booth had some excellent questions, so we thought ...
4 Ways to Keep Your Attic Mold Free
By Cass Jacoby. Follow these tips on how to prevent mold from growing in your attic. When was the last time you ventured into your attic? I am guessing it has been a while. No judgement, most attics are empty spaces, forgotten about until a leak or problem arises. Since ...
Ventilation Products that Ace the Test
By Marco Industries. When it comes to selecting roofing materials, go with the proven products that have been heavily tested. When it comes to something as essential as a roof, you can’t be too careful about the products and materials you choose. You don’t need to be a competitive contractor to understand ...
Q&A – What Should I Do With My Roof Ventilation?
With a 1950s house and mold in the attic, this Georgia homeowner wanted recommendations for properly ventilating the attic. John, a homeowner in Georgia, wanted some advice on what the best ventilation methods would be to eliminate further mold damage and roof leaks. John asked: What should I do with ...
Stop Sweating It: Dispelling 6 Myths About Household Humidity Problems
Metal roofs perform well in all kinds of climates, even humid ones. Does your home have perspiration problems? Summertime sweat happens, especially in areas of high humidity, but damp, moist home interiors are a sign of a potentially serious problem that starts right at the rooftop. Here are a few common myths ...
To Vent or Not to Vent?
By Cass Jacoby. What building code requirements reveal about ventilating your attic. There are few topics as misunderstood as proper attic ventilation. With building codes updating and changing it can be tough to know whether you need to ventilate or not. So should you vent? Read on to learn about ...
Q&A – Attic Intake Ventilation Recommendation
In need of attic intake ventilation, this Texas homeowner asked for recommendations. Looking for advice on intake ventilation for his attic, Kyle, a homeowner in Texas, turned to the experts! He asked: What type of intake ventilation do you recommend is best for attic ventilation? Below is what our ...
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 ...
