How to keep your roof healthy? Insufficient attic insulation and ventilation is the main cause of ice damming. If the attic gets too warm during winter time, the heat passes through the roof and ...

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Factors like ...

Question: The drywall in my house separates from the ceiling and opens a gap of a quarter-inch in the winter. In early spring the gap closes completely and stays that way until late fall. The drywall ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Many building codes in the southeastern United States call for increased attic and crawl space ventilation to fight moisture and related IAQ problems. Craig DeWitt, Ph.D., P.E., ...

Last week’s heavy snowfall followed by a freeze-and-thaw cycle over the next several days could result in heavy accumulations of rooftop ice and even roof leaks for homeowners in the Michiana area.

Does lowering your utility bill, improving your home's comfort, cutting down on moisture and mildew, preventing an ice dam or a roof leak and extending the life of your roof sound appealing? Suppose ...

Q–Our house has a gable roof with large louvered vents in the attic peaks at each end. We always covered these louvers in cold weather in an effort to save heat, but during the past winter we noticed ...

Most people have no idea if their attic insulation is doing much or just… existing. You feel drafts, certain rooms run cold, ...