Why Are My Soffit Vents Stained?
Have you noticed dark, shadowy rings around your soffit vents, especially on the shady side of your home?. This staining—often called “ghostingâ€â€”can tell us a lot about how your attic is breathing, or not breathing, as it should. The dark rings are caused by air movement through the vents, which deposits dust, insulation fibers, or […]
Vent Free Fireplace Odor
This week I inspected a home with a vent-free fireplace. They’re common in Central Mississippi. After lighting the log set, my nose picked up a distinct odor. It smelled like a mix of burning dust and a kerosene lamp. The seller had three dogs and two cats – all inside/outside pets. If you’re having trouble […]
Choose The Right Spray Foam Insulation
One of the biggest benefits of open cell foam is that it expands so much after it has been applied, meaning it can insulate hard to reach nooks and crannies in a home. These types of areas can be hard to insulate with closed cell foam. Open cell foam is excellent for soundproofing where a single application can completely fill the area between studs.
Ask The Expert – AirVent
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!
Painting HardieSoffit Panels and Attic Air Balance
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