When you’re installing a roof on your residential home, it’s crucial that you think about attic ventilation. Proper attic ventilation is a concept that is commonly forgotten by homeowners because not everyone knows how vital it is to the overall health of your home. One of the best ways to...
No matter the season, storms, water, and moisture can wreak havoc on your roof. Here are the stories of 2 homes with problems of water and moisture damage. Both can be remediated with proper ventilation, and the right metal roofing solution. First, we introduce you to Todd Miller, President of Isaiah...
When you re-roof your home, it is the perfect time to make sure that your home’s attic ventilation is functioning properly. That's why we start every roof inspection with an attic inspection. 3 Reasons Why Good Ventilation is a Big Deal Prevents mold and rot. Recent years have brought building science technologies...
Many homeowners choose metal roofs because they learn that these roofs can save the environment – and their wallets – through energy efficiency. That’s very true, but not all metal roof installations are the same in terms of energy efficiency. The level of energy efficiency achieved with metal roofing is...
Your home requires protection from and the prevention of condensation. So, what does metal roofing have to do with condensation? Here’s an explanation. A properly installed metal roof, with a properly prepared attic, can prevent condensation. Metal Roofing: Good Installation and Ventilation Means No Condensation When installed on standard residential construction consisting of...
Mounting winter blasts to can come to areas of North Carolina, especially in the mountains. Let's take a look at how you can prepare your mountain home for winter and prevent ice dams. Ice dams generally result from one of two things, or perhaps a combination of both: Air Leaks. Warm...
Your home may have built in a specific manner that does not require attic ventilation. If so, your home is the exception to the need for proper a proper ventilation system, in and through the attic or below the roof. Good ventilation is important for any home for many reasons, including: ...