Roofing Accessories
Solar Powered Attic Fans
How to beat the summer heat! Well, here we are in the middle of July and the heat of the summer, like it or not, is here. Not only are we suffering from the heat but those electric bills are now burning hot also. What can you do? Standing in front ...
Attic Ventilation Using Dormer Vents
Using dormer vents as intake attic ventilation works well with ridge vents. This short video helps you understand the importance of using a balanced attic ventilation system. https://youtu.be/R8JfatfGuvM The best time to install a ventilation system for the attic, if you do not have one, is during a re-roof project. Your roofer ...
Q & A - Whole House Fans
Whole house fans, how do they work? Have you ever sat outside on a hot summer evening and enjoyed the cool air? Did you know there is a way to bring that cool air into your home? A Whole House Fan can do this. These fans are a very popular way ...
Q & A - Raising the Roof - Plywood Buckling
Why are my shingles bulging/buckling? Ashley Asked, "My shingled roof is bulging/buckling. It’s not all over the roof, just in one spot, affecting about 10 shingles or so in a predominantly vertical direction. The shingles are flat to the surface, just bumped out. I looked in the attic, and it appears ...
Q & A - Is there another kind of roof gutter?
Mamie from Virginia asks, "Is there another kind of roof gutter?" My roof has an opening that has exposed beams and a gutter is not an option. How can I stop the rain from my roof hitting me? I have a photo that fixes the problem, I hope it helps. Most of ...
Rain Chains - Do They Really Work?
How do rain chains work? What is a rain chain? Rain chains are a unique addition to a home’s rain gutter system. They function well and also add a pleasant waterfall sound as the rainwater travels downward from cup to cup or link to link. A pleasant ‘white noise’ sound is ...
Q & A - My Roofing Contractor Says Vents Aren't Needed If...
Sabrina from Valinda, California asked, "My roofer said that vents are not needed if the roofing material is 5 pounds per square or less. Do you agree?" Well, Sabrina, I think he meant to say 5 pounds a square foot which would be 500 pounds per square. It doesn’t matter what ...
Do ridge vents really work?
Ridge vents have been gaining a lot of popularity in recent years but have been around for a long time. It is based on hot air escaping from the highest point of your attic. That’s where hot air wants to go, so that is a great idea. To have the ridge vents ...
