I owned my first home for 10 years before I learned about the importance of attic ventilation. It wasn’t something I learned about in school, and must have been a part of the inspection report I’d ...

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Robert Policht instructs on how to use these design features of many peaked-roof houses to help to relieve toxic gases, byproducts of combustion, smoke, heat and fire. The ceiling level that’s above ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

A. I always turn to Joseph Lstiburek, founding principal of Building Science Corp., for guidance on ventilation and insulation issues. “Doc L.” (he has a doctorate of philosophy in building science) ...