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How Many Soffit Vents Do I Need?

Attic ventilation is something most of us hardly spare a thought for, until we notice mould developing in the living areas downstairs. A well-ventilat...
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Attic Vents Provide Natural Protection

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Attic Ventilation Must Be Comprehensive

Most buildings in Calgary have insulation in their ceilings, to prevent outside temperature entering the occupied space below. This keeps their interi...
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Venting Cathedral and Vaulted Ceilings

Cathedral and vaulted ceilings do away with roof trusses to create open, airy spaces. They were a great innovation in the Middle Ages, enabling mighty...
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Gable and Roof Attic Venting Compared

An attic is the space directly beneath the pitched roof on any building. These often awkwardly-shaped areas may be used for accommodation, storage, or...
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Don’t Let Attic Baffles Confuse

It’s quite easy to be confused by technical jargon when we are new to a game. In fact, we could almost imagine the speaker is trying to baffle us. We ...
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Proper Attic Ventilation Protects Your Roof

Some folk think attic ventilation systems are just hot air. However, the truth is they extend your shingle life when properly installed, as well as ma...
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Soffit Openings to Allow Natural Airflow

Attic space requires ventilation in winter, to shed heat and humidity from central heating rising from the living space below. The best way to achieve...
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How Soffits Protect the Soft Undersides of Roof Edges

Roofs are sealed systems, but with provision for some air to circulate to prevent the attic getting muggy. Their weakest point is where they overhang ...