You’ll notice that most homes have some sort of vent to release the buildup of hot, moist air in warm-weather months. The vent, called a gable vent, keeps air circulating in the attic, removing excess ...

Dear Jerry: How do I know if I have enough ventilation in my attic? I have a two-story colonial and had insulation installed by a reputable contractor through the energy star program two years ago. I ...

Maintaining your attic at an ambient temperature is crucial for keeping down your home energy costs. Installing gable vents in your attic can help significantly in keeping your attic cooler during the ...

Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning ...

When it’s hot outdoors, it’s hotter in your attic. A hot attic is bad for several reasons. High temperatures inside your attic shorten the life span of shingles. Excessive heat deteriorates items you ...

Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is introducing four new gable vents to its Mid-America® line of exterior siding accessories. The new gable vents ...

Q: I recently had a new roof installed, and the roofers included a ridge vent at the peak of the roof. Now I understand a ridge vent should not have been installed because I already had the flat-roof ...