Had a few insulation companies come in and they suggest foaming over my vents. They said ventilation in attics is a thing of the past.

— Michele Garden City, NY

Answered by David Willson on October 21, 2011

How do I install roof baffles in the rafters of my garage? I am currently installing R30 insulation.

— Dan Summit Hill, PA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on October 20, 2011

I need to know the best way to solve attic venting problems on a 1-1/2 story, gable-roofed house.

— Steve Appleton, WI

Answered by Hamid Kashani - AIA, LEED Green Associate on April 4, 2011

I am trying to cool my attic to lower the temp. in my house in the summer. I already have 6" of insulation. What about an attic fan?

— John Chaviers Houston, TX

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on March 8, 2011

Closed or open cell foam in our to-be-finished attic in Maine? And what kind of venting is necessary?

— BHNelson Westbrook, ME

Answered by Matthew McCullough on February 22, 2011

What is the best way to get my existing roof to "breathe" more?

— Frank Lee Phoenix, AZ

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on January 25, 2011

I have a 1923 home and want to install insulation in the attic, but there are no soffit vents. How can I retrofit them into my home?

— Tim Saint Paul, MN

Answered by Danny Kelly on December 4, 2010

Most people say to use open cell foam for attic roof leaks. Could I spray closed cell foam over baffles from soffit to ridge vent?

— Greg Childress Charlotte, NC

Answered by Danny Kelly on October 11, 2010

Can louvre gable vents be put under our overhangs to provide intake air for our attic fan? Soffits are covered with loose insulation.

— John Husk Hebron, NE

Answered by Jamie Hager on October 4, 2010

We are using RoofTopGuard II High Performance Roofing Underlayment. How does this compare with felt as relates to indoor air quality?

— Susan Mayne San Rafael, CA

Answered by Danny Kelly on August 20, 2010

 

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