Q: Even though we have done a good deal of work to increase energy efficiency in our 1960 split-level home in San Carlos, we are having a difficult time keeping the warm air inside the house during ...

There are several ways to prevent moisture from building up in your attic available in today’s marketplace, what is the best way? Keep in mind that different climatic areas can alter the ...

Moisture problems in a house rarely start with a dramatic leak. More often, they creep in quietly when warm indoor air is trapped in the wrong place and has no clean way out. The most damaging mistake ...

Q. You’ve stated that the best ventilation for an attic is a ridge vent and long, continuous soffit vents. What happens when the ridge vent is under 3 to 4 feet of snow? Should I keep the gable vents?

A. I always turn to Joseph Lstiburek, founding principal of Building Science Corp., for guidance on ventilation and insulation issues. “Doc L.” (he has a doctorate of philosophy in building science) ...

Roof styles have gone through a lot of significant changes over the years. Who can forget the 1950s contemporary houses that sported flat roofs? Then there were “Cape Cods” with the doghouse dormers ...

DEAR TIM: I’m replacing my bath exhaust fan. The old fan was vented through the soffit. I don’t believe I have an attic, as there seems to be no access to the space. My roof is sloped but my bath ...

We are shopping for a new roof for our house and have sought bids from various roofing companies. We want to get it done this summer. Most of the estimators mention the option of a ridge vent ...

Q. I am a designer north of Boston. I have recently renovated a 1960's ranch. We are under contract with our buyer and her home inspector claims we do not have proper venting. Background: length is 48 ...