When you re-roof your home, it is the perfect time to make sure that your home’s attic ventilation is functioning properly. That’s why we start every roof inspection with an attic inspection. 3 Reasons Why Good Ventilation is a Big Deal Prevents mold and rot. Recent years have brought building science technologies that are making … Read more
Many homeowners choose metal roofs because they learn that these roofs can save the environment – and their wallets – through energy efficiency. That’s very true, but not all metal roof installations are the same in terms of energy efficiency. The level of energy efficiency achieved with metal roofing is dependent upon the knowledge of … Read more
Do you know what you’ll find when next you visit your attic? We hope it’s not moisture. Your home requires protection from and the prevention of condensation. So, what does metal roofing have to do with condensation? Here’s an explanation. A properly installed metal roof, with a properly prepared attic, can prevent condensation. Metal Roofing: … Read more
As winter approaches, so does the threat of ice dams. Here’s some information on how to prevent those beastly (yet sometimes beautiful), unwanted home additions. First, how do ice dams form? Ice dams generally result from one of two things, or perhaps a combination of both: Air Leaks. Warm air from a home’s living space … Read more
No, we don’t have many…if any…palm trees. But, here in Northern Wisconsin, homeowners are concerned these days about high winds. Preparing for High Winds Over the past year, the construction industry has taken a serious look at roof performance following the major hurricanes that devastated Florida, Texas, and the Caribbean during the 2017 season. As … Read more
Your home may have built in a specific manner that does not require attic ventilation. If so, your home is the exception to the need for proper a proper ventilation system, in and through the attic or below the roof. Good ventilation is important for any home for many reasons, including: Internal air quality and … Read more
In northern Wisconsin, many homeowners are reporting problems with excessive moisture and condensation, and even frost in attic spaces. These problems are worse during seasons when heating and air conditioning units, which naturally draw moisture out of the air, are not being used. These problems are not related to the roofing but, just the same, … Read more
Good attic ventilation requires both intake and exhaust vents. Intake vents are at the bottom of the roof, often in the home’s overhangs. Exhaust vents are typically at or near the ridge or peak of the roof. You want to have ventilation that creates total continuous air exchanges in the attic. Outside air flows in … Read more
Do metal roofs bring special ventilation needs or condensation concerns when installed on homes? The general answer is “no” but there is more than a simple answer. Unless a home has been built specifically in a manner which does not require attic ventilation (such as a conditioned space or hot attic, or insulated panel construction), … Read more