When it comes to roof ventilation over the last 15 years, continuous ridge and soffit ventilation systems have been all the rage. These systems are nearly invisible, and they create a situation in ...

Louvers are covered openings that allow air to escape the attic. They are located on the gable (non load-bearing) ends of the house and allow limited airflow. This system relies on wind direction to ...

Q. It's time for a new roof, and I need to know which roof vent to install on my home. I am considering a continuous ridge vent, but it seems to defy physics and logic. Once hot air reaches the peak ...

I owned my first home for 10 years before I learned about the importance of attic ventilation. It wasn’t something I learned about in school, and must have been a part of the inspection report I’d ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

Q: I've got a 2-year-old, and 18 months ago I moved into a gorgeous ranch home built in 1950. Money is tight and I don't want to make mistakes. The house needs a new roof. I climbed into the attic and ...

QDEAR TIM: It's time for a new roof, and I need to know which roof vent to install. I am considering a continuous ridge vent, but it seems to defy physics and logic. Once hot air reaches the peak of ...

Q: I recently had a new roof installed and the roofers included a ridge vent at the peak of the roof. Now I understand a ridge vent should not have been installed because I already had the flat roof ...