Ventilation and Insulation
Protect Your Home With Proper Ventilation
The most important aspect of roofing might surprise you. Moisture is considered to be one of the biggest threats a home can face, but with the proper ventilation, a roof and home can be protected from damage. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics and are also required by the International ...
Winterize Your Home From Floor to Roof With This Handy Guide!
By Adam Cabrera. From roof maintenance to indoor upkeep, include IKO's fall maintenance guide when prepping for this coming winter. Fall is almost here, and it's the perfect time to start preparing your home for the winter ahead. During the colder months, harsher weather conditions can wear down the exterior of ...
Discovering the Components and Benefits of Metal Roofing Systems
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. Picking a roofing system can be a tall order, but DECRA’s here to teach you all about metal roofs. The roof of your home has a lot more to offer than just the visible roofing material - it's a complete roofing system with components like ...
How Proper Roof Ventilation Helped Fix This Roof’s Damage
By Guardian Roofing. When this Seattle homeowner noticed their leaky, damaged roof, a new ventilation system was installed and fixed his problems. Moisture is one of the worst enemies a roof can have. When moisture builds up and gets neglected, it can cause mold, structural damage and even the deterioration ...
How to Give Your Building Occupants a Breath of Fresh Air
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s why air quality should be at the forefront of every building owner’s mind. In the past few years, more and more building owners have been increasingly considerate of their property’s air quality and for good reason. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) when a building’s ...
How a Double Roof System Can Reduce Heat
By LP Building Solutions. With a ventilated double roof system, homeowners facing extreme heat will have a reduced home temperature. Homeowners who live in warmer areas are likely thinking about how to reduce the temperature of their homes. When your home is cool, you are more comfortable, and you can ...
Why a Good Ventilation System is Essential for Your Roof's Longevity
By Quarrix. Keep your roof in top shape with proper ventilation from Quarrix A well-functioning ventilation system is crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your roof, especially during the hot summer months. Without proper ventilation, excess heat and moisture can’t escape your attic, which can cause your roof ...
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 ...
