If ample fresh air isn't flowing through your attic, your home is at risk of ice dams, roof damage, ceiling leaks and other issues. Here's what you ...

Q: It gets very hot in my attic. I don't think the two end vents are enough. What types of additional attic vents are effective and how much more should I add? A: A hot attic increases your air ...

Q. I think I understood the general concept of the article you had recently about ice dams on houses. The term you used was to "insulate, ventilate and air seal your attic." I have a question ...

We all want our homes to be warm in the winter and cool in the summer. One way to help achieve that goal is to have a properly insulated and vented attic. The insulation will help keep the cold ...

Similarly to fiberglass, blanket insulation is a great soundproofing material, helping to block sound as well as keep heat in ...

In fact, "pot" or "high hat" type roof vents, as you mentioned in your question, are somewhat more susceptible to snow blocking, as they are mounted not on the peak but below it on the roof.

Roof vents installed near a roof's ridge and continuous ridge vents are relative newcomers to the world of attic ventilation. Whatever type of roof ventilation exists in a home, the purpose is the ...

Some companies also offered to install another vent type about a foot from the edge of the roof for houses which don’t have vents or proper ventilation under the eaves. My concern is that our ...

You are correct that the heat is likely coming from the roof. A dark-colored shingle roof can easily reach 150 degrees in the summer sun. Light-colored shingles reduce the roof temperature.

Homefix: Too many vents on the roof. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 86°F. Wednesday, July 3rd 2024 Today's e-Edition. Home Page. Close Menu. News. News; Latest Headlines; ...