Q-I am finishing my attic and I want to add insulation to the roof (the insulation is now on the attic floor). I have been told to allow for ventilation between this insulation and the roof sheathing ...

Dear Jerry: How do I know if I have enough ventilation in my attic? I have a two-story colonial and had insulation installed by a reputable contractor through the energy star program two years ago. I ...

If the roof doesn’t already have vents, then the installer will need to add some. Roof vents cost between $30 and $50 for the part alone, while gable vents cost between $30 and $60. Installation costs ...

Q. I just had a new roof installed. I had them remove three roof vents because they installed a ridge vent. A neighbor told me I should block off the gable vents. What do you think? A. I have written ...

Q. I would be interested to hear your opinion on attic fans. Are they worth installing or just a waste of time and money? A. I’m not a big fan of attic fans. These ventilation fans are usually mounted ...

That first trip to the cottage after a long winter tells you a lot. The door swings open and the air hits you - stale, stuffy, and noticeably warmer than it should be. You crack the windows, flip on a ...

Roof ventilation is already a difficult, dangerous and technically challenging operation. There are many variables to consider before even heading to the roof. Let’s look at some different situations ...

Q: My one-floor Cape house was renovated before we bought it. The previous owner opened the ceilings and put in two skylights, and finished the ceiling with drywall. This created a pocket in the ...