When evaluating moisture damage in an attic there may be conditions that appear to contradict each other, such as, those seen in the featured photograph and Figure 1. However, a closer and more thoughtful examination indicates that the different appearances… Read More
Category Archives: Attic Ventilation
When Is Condensation a Concern?
Remember summertime? It’s that warm or even hot time of year when we lay back on our chaise lounge in the shade with a cold glass of our favorite beverage. It is so humid that the glass is sweating profusely… Read More
Can Ventilation Really Reduce Condensation and Mold Growth in an Attic?
Most in the construction industry know that the attics of wood framed structures require adequate ventilation to reduce the risk of the condensation of excessive airborne moisture and the resulting mold growth. But, how much does ventilation reduce condensation and… Read More
Some Comments Regarding Soffit (or Overhang) Vents
Soffit (or overhang) vents provide free vent area for cooler or drier air to enter into the attic and replace the hotter and/or damper air that vents out through the upper vents comprised commonly of a power vent, ridge vents,… Read More