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Black Mold on Attic Plywood: Potential Causes & Solutions

Key Takeaways Black mold is a dark green- or black-colored fungus that flourishes in damp, shaded, and cellulose-rich areas, making its growth common atop attic plywood due to excess moisture …

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Attic Ventilation 101: Common Types of Roof Vents

Executive Summary Attic ventilation is the process of controlling airflow in your building’s attic to manage moisture and temperature levels in an attempt to prolong roof life, increase energy efficiency, …

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Why You Shouldn’t Vent a Dryer Through Your Roof

Dryer vents exist to get rid of all the excess heat, moisture, and lint that builds up during the drying process. A clogged vent can lead to problems ranging from …

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Are Solar Attic Fans Worth It?

Is your attic hot, damp, and/or musty smelling? These are tell-tale signs of poor air circulation, which can create extra wear and tear on your attic and roof. If you …

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Top 6 Signs of Poor Attic Ventilation

Key Takeaways Proper attic ventilation moves heated air out of the attic and brings fresh air in, minimizing moisture buildup and protecting shingles. Successful attic ventilation can be achieved through …

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My Upstairs is Hot: Is it My HVAC?

I get this question a lot. It’s really non-stop. Sadly, a lot of people dump money into something that’s not going to give them much remedy. The first thing people …

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How to Prevent Mold From Growing in Your Attic

Executive Summary Mold thrives in moist and shaded areas with stale air, making attics especially vulnerable to mold growth, especially if they have poor ventilation or roof leaks. When unchecked, …

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What’s the Deal With Plastic Can Vents?

Did you know that proper roof ventilation could make your roof last longer, and insulate better? Your roof requires several types of vents to let hot air escape the roofing …

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A Short-Circuit Roof Ventilation System

We recently discussed an array of products you can use for attic exhaust and intake to obtain a balanced roof ventilation system. One topic we covered lightly, that we wanted …

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