Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all. Factors like ...

Because warm air rises, the attic is the best place to start, particularly for those in colder climates. But any living space adjacent to the outdoors or, say, a transitional space such as a garage ...

Brr, many homeowners begin to may closer attention to their attic insulation this time of the year. Adding blown-in insulation to your attic space is definitely one of the most effective ways to ...

You may be among the many homeowners who ignore their attic except for the quick trip to retrieve holiday decorations once a year, but ignoring your attic comes at a price through wasted energy and ...

Q: Recently, we had a new standing-seam metal roof installed on our home. The installation included removal of three layers of asphalt shingles from the 1⁄4-inch-thick sheathing. Immediately, we ...

Attic moisture rarely announces itself with a dramatic roof failure. It usually begins with one overlooked gap, a thin ...

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