Why ventilate your attic?
Current building codes typically call for attic ventilation to minimize condensation under the roof sheathing. This requirement is based on experimental results showing that with 1 ft2 (0.09 m2) of vent opening for every 300 ft2 (28 m2) of attic area will successfully prevent moisture buildup in attics. Other commonly cited benefits of attic ventilation are reducing moisture problems, minimizing ice dams, ensuring shingle service life and reducing cooling load. But ventilation should be part of a broader strategy…
How to control moisture in attics
Do you feel smell of a mold entering your house under damp weather conditions, usually in summer? Do you see evidence of water stains or mold on the sheathing, rafters or trusses in your attic? Is your attic insulation packed down or stained by water or ice? If the answer is yes to any or all of these questions, you got excessive moisture in your attic.
Why and how to install an attic vent
Ventilating your attic can benefit you in a number of ways by preventing ice dams on your roof and decreasing your heating and cooling energy costs. In addition, your will prevent costly repair bills by preventing moisture build up in your attic which affects the insulation and in the end the lifetime of your shingles. Typically, the more air flow in from outside the better but not in all cases!
How to Fix a Water Stain on a Ceiling
Have you noticed a funny stain on your ceiling? If this happens at your upper level, you can be sure that you roof is leaking or your do not have adequate ventilation in your attic. Otherwise you have to check you bathrooms at the upper for any water leaks. Here is how to fix a water stain and some important tips to prevent them.
21 “Do It Yourself” forums for the handyman
When you tackle a new DIY task any help and advice form experts or other people who already did it is invaluable. Handymen are known not only for the stubbornness with which they do everything by themselves but also for the pleasure they get from giving advice. Internet forums are the perfect place to ask for advice. From home improvement to gardening to car repairs DIY forums give you a chance to talk to somebody who encountered the same problem as yours or at least a very similar one.
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