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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

A well-ventilated attic can help prevent problems associated with excessive heat and moisture buildup. This requires continuous air circulation in the attic, exchanging overheated and moisture-ridden ...

Passive attic fans without a motor are the simplest and cheapest option since they only require adequate ventilation to allow airflow that moves hot air out. The downside is that without electrical ...

For many years, passive was regarded as the poorer of the two styles of attic ventilation. If you wanted good ventilation it was a given that you would install a powered attic fan. While this may ...

When asked to identify the three most important things a good HVAC contractor should know, the powered attic ventilator (PAV) comes to mind. In addition to sizing equipment using a load calculation ...

Q: We live in the Chicago suburbs and are in need of a new roof. Our contractor recommended Owens Corning TruDefinition Duration Shingles and ridge vents. We also heard about DaVinci slate roofs and ...

If you’re like most folks, you’ve probably never given any consideration to how well ventilated your attic is. But proper attic ventilation is very important to your home’s good health, both in summer ...

Q. I would be interested to hear your opinion on attic fans. Are they worth installing or just a waste of time and money? A. I’m not a big fan of attic fans. These ventilation fans are usually mounted ...