The International Code Council (ICC) recently published the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) that includes improved code requirements for balanced intake and exhaust for ventilated attics, ...

Understanding the basics of roof ventilation can prevent expensive repairs later. Learn about how to achieve optimal airflow ...

Q: I live in a two-story, single-family home with an unfinished attic above the second story. I am reroofing the house and have a question about roof venting. Most houses in the neighborhood have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't ...

Q. I am a designer north of Boston. I have recently renovated a 1960's ranch. We are under contract with our buyer and her home inspector claims we do not have proper venting. Background: length is 48 ...

I wanted to inquire as to whether you think our current attic ventilation and insulation is sufficient? Our house is 17 years old. We have soffit vents and 2 gable vents (one at each end of the house) ...

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 ...

The roof position is one of the most difficult and dangerous, yet it’s also critical. Roof firefighters are the eyes and ears of the incident commander (IC), as well as all of their brother and sister ...

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 ...