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Ask The Expert – AirVent

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We participated in the 2018 Version of the AirVent Seminar in Pearl, MS. Paul Scelsi presented an informative technical seminar having first treating us to a great breakfast at Hilton Garden Inn. Thanks! Yummy! 

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VENTING 101 – Air Admittance Valve Pros and Cons

by on in Attic Ventilation, Building Code, Good Advice, Plumbing, Plumbing Vent, Roof Penetration, Ventilation

During maintenance you’ll want to be assured the top of the vent is kept open. A blocked vent can be caused by leaves, dead animals and ice dams (in very cold climates). Another “not-so-common” way

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Painting HardieSoffit Panels and Attic Air Balance

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Net free venting requirements for residential construction states that we should provide a “balanced” air flow for attic ventilation. 50% of the air needed to cool your attic should enter at the edge of the roof…down near the windows. 50% of the required openings should be as high as

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The Return Air Chase – Misunderstood and Often Abused

by on in Air Quality, Attic Ventilation, Energy, Good Advice, Green Building, Heating and Cooling, Remodeling, Video

Indoor air and it’s quality depend on the design of the interconnected parts of your home; somewhat like the knee bone is connected to the hip bone. Air quality can suffer when there are poor connections or no connections within the return air system.

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2 Reasons Why Frost is Forming in My Attic?

by on in Air Quality, Attic Ventilation, Energy, Green Building, Heating and Cooling, Insulation

I got a call from a past inspection client this morning. He has a valid concern: frost forming and water dripping from his decking – inside his attic. The frost forming in his attic is basic building science. 1) Super cold temps (frigid air)  are present in your attic and mixing with 2) Warm moist air […]

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