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The Importance of Roof Ventilation

Prevent dry rot by increasing the air flow with soffit and ridge vents.

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  1. Types of Soffit Vents

    Source:Homeaddition

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses soffit vents and how they work in tandem with ridge vents to provide a total attic ventilation system.

  2. Types of Attic Ventilation Systems

    Source:Homeaddition

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses attic ventilation systems including the use of ridge vents and soffit vents .

  3. Types of Ridge Vents

    Source:Homeaddition

    Mark Donovan of HomeAdditionPlus.com discusses ridge vents and how they work in tandem with soffit vents to provide a total attic ventilation system.

  4. How to Get Tearout-Free Crosscuts on Plywood

    Source:WoodWorkersGuild

    One of the hazards of crosscutting plywood on the table saw is the unsightly tearout you get where the blade exits the material. Bruce Kieffer demonstrates a great technique that results in smooth, tearout-free cuts.

  1. How to Improve Attic Ventilation

    Adequate roof ventilation reduces cooling bills, extends shingle life, and prevents roof rot and ice dams in winter. Both roof and soffit vents are easy to install in just a few hours. They'll protect your house from expensive future repairs. This article will help you determine if your attic is ...

  2. How to Clean Soffit Vents

    Blow out debris from your soffit (eave) vents to maintain good attic ventilation. It’ll save on air conditioning costs in summer and protect your roof from condensation in winter.

  3. Improve Attic Ventilation: Introduction

    Roof and soffit vents reduce cooling costs in summer, prevents ice dams in the winter, extend the life of your shingles and prevent mildew and rot by reducing moisture buildup. Learn how to install them in this article.

  4. Prevent Ice Dams

    Ice dams are a fact of life in snowy areas of the country, but they can be reduced and even eliminated with proper insulation and venting. Here's how to tackle the problem.

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