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Attic Vents Provide Natural Protection
An ‘attic’ for our purposes is an open space directly beneath the pitched roof of a building. This ‘loft’ may also go by the name of a ‘garret’ depend...
Attic Ventilation Must Be Comprehensive20240130013918
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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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...
Don’t Let Attic Baffles Confuse20210818021627
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 ...
Proper Attic Ventilation Protects Your Roof20210608020932
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...
Soffit Openings to Allow Natural Airflow20210413014447
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...
How Soffits Protect the Soft Undersides of Roof Edges20180117080007
How Soffits Protect the Soft Undersides of Roof Edges
January 17, 2018condensation, eaves, edge, energy cost, roof, snow melt, soffit, soffits, temperature, ventilation, vents0 comments
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 ...