Do I Need Mesh After Drilling Holes in My Vinyl Soffit for Ventilation?
Hey everyone! I've just discovered that my vinyl soffit covers have no functioning vents behind them, despite being perforated all around. I'm planning to pop them open and…
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Is One Gable Vent Enough for Attic Ventilation?
I own a 460 square foot home with a 4/12 pitch roof, and I realized that my soffit vents are boarded up from the inside despite having them…
How to Eliminate the Musty Smell in My Upstairs Rooms?
I live in a cape from the 1920s, and while the downstairs stays pleasantly cool all year, the upstairs turns into a scorching heat trap in the summer.…
Do I Need a Gable Fan If I Already Have Passive Roof Vents?
I'm planning to install a gable fan in my small rectangular house (around 900 square feet) that has gable vents on opposite sides and two passive roof vents.…
Looking for Pro Advice on Attic Temperature Control
I recently turned my garage into a space with a ceiling that created an attic above, which I wanted for storage. My contractor suggested using a radiant barrier…
Is Adding an Exhaust Fan in My Hottest Room a Good Idea?
I have a room in my house that is consistently 5 degrees warmer than the others, mainly because it gets a lot of sunlight, has old windows that…
How Can I Keep My Attic Cooler This Summer?
I've got gable vents at either end of my attic, and right now I've blocked them with foam board since it's not too hot yet. I've only owned…