This is called a passive ventilation system. When this is properly done, Mother Nature allows the warm, moist air to leave the space from the top while drawing in cooler and dryer air at the bottom.

The life expectancy of an attic ventilation system typically ranges from 10 to 15 years, depending on the quality of the fan and how often it runs. To help your attic fan last longer, ...

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.

Does lowering your utility bill, improving your home's comfort, cutting down on moisture and mildew, preventing an ice dam or a roof leak and extending the life of your roof ...

Pow-R-Vent is a peak-mounted, heat conducting, elevated attic ventilation system. It encourages airflow upward through the attic of the house and is capable of eliminating trapped attic heat. The ...

But an even more crucial element of your new roof is the attic ventilation system.If your roofer doesn’t install a […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 67°F.

The house needs a new roof. I climbed into the attic and noticed foil-faced insulation is attached to the underside of the roof, and I see I have a powered ventilation fan. The roofers want to put ...

Attic Ventilation System Can Feel Like Air Conditioning. July 30, 2012 / 12:17 PM / CBS Baltimore BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Here's an Energy Saver tip that focuses on dealing with summer heat.