I have followed your column in The Capital for years and have come to value your opinion on construction matters. I now have an unresolved question and seek your opinion on this matter. The subject is ...

Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning ...

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 ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

We are shopping for a new roof for our house and have sought bids from various roofing companies. We want to get it done this summer. Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent ...

Q. I think I understood the general concept of the article you had recently about ice dams on houses. The term you used was to "insulate, ventilate and air seal your attic." I have a question about ...

Attic fans offer one way to improve attic ventilation, which helps homes stay cool in steamy summers and even prevents ice ...

Q: With all the cold weather we've been having, I see a lot of homes with major icicles. Is this due to lack of insulation? Should one knock them down? What causes brown icicles? Is it normal for your ...

Q: We had a new roof with ridge vents and attic vents installed on our 14-year-old house. The old roof had no roof or ridge vents — only lots of under-eave vents. Several neighbors use wood-burning ...