You’ve written about attic ridge vent ventilation before and I have some questions. We are planning to reroof this spring. Is wind blown moisture infiltration a problem? Do existing gable vents need ...

You’ll notice that most homes have some sort of vent to release the buildup of hot, moist air in warm-weather months. The vent, called a gable vent, keeps air circulating in the attic, removing excess ...

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 ...

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

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 wrap all ...

HOUSTON, March 17, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products ™ ("Westlake Royal"), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), is introducing four new gable vents to its Mid-America ® line of ...

No, it’s never a good idea to have any exhaust fan in your home dump all that hot, moist air in your attic. It can cause you a lot of problems with mold and mildew forming on the underside of your ...

If you look at the homes in your area, chances are that most of them will have gable roofs. A gable-style roof is one of the most common types you'll see in the U.S. because of its many advantages.