A. I always turn to Joseph Lstiburek, founding principal of Building Science Corp., for guidance on ventilation and insulation issues. “Doc L.” (he has a doctorate of philosophy in building science) ...
Attic fans promise cooler upstairs rooms and a lighter load on your air conditioner, but if your roof vents are not set up ...
Moisture problems in a house rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they creep in quietly when warm indoor air is trapped in the wrong place and has no clean way out. The most damaging mistake ...
Dear Jerry: My roof was replaced and ridge vents replaced box vents. Are ridge vents as effective as box vents? When snow covers the roof, both ridge and box vents are covered. Doesn’t this eliminate ...