Attic Ventilation
Attic Ventilation - Hot Air Rises
Have you ever seen those colorful hot air balloons in the sky? Ever wondered how they really fly? No, it is not gas. . . it’s hot air, like their name, it is a hot air balloon. The balloonist fills the balloon with air, then heats it with a propane burner. ...
Q & A - Adding Life to a Cedar Shake Roof
How can I make my cedar shake roof last longer? Monday evening I received this question from an old friend who lives in the Portland area. Rod asked, "I will be replacing my old shake roof this year. My roofer suggested going back with cedar shakes. Can you give me any ...
Roof Turbine Vents Do They Really Work?
Roof Turbines Vents, you know those funny spinning things you see upon the rooftops. Do they really work? The answer is, yes they really do. Most residential homes have some type of attic ventilation. It could be Dormers, Gable End Vents, Ridge Vents or Turbines Vents. These all work well ...
Ice Dams on a Roof
Ice dams on a roof can be a big problem that can go unnoticed but if not taken care of. It can cause severe damage to your roof, gutters system, eaves and even cause leaks into the home. Who doesn’t enjoy seeing the winter icicles hanging from the eave of a ...
Q & A - Attic Ventilation Without Soffit Vents
The attic needs a balanced intake with exhaust for it to breathe properly. Tyler asked, I do not have any ventilation on the soffits of my home. Is there a roof vent that can be installed near the eave to allow air to enter my attic? Your timing is freaky. I am ...
Attic Ventilation Using Dormer Vents
Using dormer vents as intake attic ventilation works well with ridge vents. This short video helps you understand the importance of using a balanced attic ventilation system. https://youtu.be/R8JfatfGuvM The best time to install a ventilation system for the attic, if you do not have one, is during a re-roof project. Your roofer ...
