Seldom do most of us give much thought to the air flow in our attic. Ventilation is vital for roofing systems on homes with unheated attic spaces. Roof vents are the key to proper venting.

Understanding the basics of roof ventilation can prevent expensive repairs later. Learn about how to achieve optimal airflow ...

Because powered vents require electricity to operate ... open-wall gable vents and roof vents may no longer be feasible. Yet ...

and one house has a fan powered by solar cells. Our 30-year-old house has ridge vents only over the front entrance and garage. But the main roof peak, running the length of the house, doesn’t ...

Having roof vents, turbines, power vent fans or gable vents interferes with the function of the soffit-to-ridge venting system. According to Cor-A-Vent’s website (cor-a-vent.com): “The ridge ...

They’re intake vents. As they pull in, they’re bringing those embers in,” said Sorensen. “We have to do special things when we put a roof on to keep embers from getting inside the attic ...

Dear Ken: I have turbine vents on the roof. Should I cover them in the winter? It may help you to know that I have those gable vents in the side walls, too. — Paul Answer: It’s a good idea to ...