Over the last several years, there has been an increase within the market for plastic roof vents. This demand started throughout the humid climates of the south and eastern states but has now taken the whole country by storm as a durable substitution for metal vents. These plastic vents are great for their ability to […]
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Location, location, location is how one folk saying goes, but when it comes to proper home ventilation, not all locations and climates are created equally. Where some temperate climates may experience extreme drops and rises in temperature throughout the year, others remain pretty consistent or never really wander outside of an average range. To be
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Now that winter is over, it is time to go up into the attic and onto the roof and see what potential damage the winter has brung. For homeowners the world around who experience winter, there are a plethora of problems that can occur in the icy months, such as: Ice dams Broken shingles Moisture
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If there are two rooms in your house that are the most prone to heat, grease, or water damage, it is your bathroom and kitchen. Where other rooms suffice with a passive air exhaust system, both of these rooms’ systems have the very important jobs of whisking away smoke and steam from the indoor environment.
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A big part of a positive home-owning experience is knowing that every component of your home is functional, efficient, and healthy. The latter includes the indoor environment and how it impacts the health of everyone in the house. However, poor ventilation may present differently between the various rooms of the house, along with the hazards
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Sometimes, it’s just good to cut to the chase and give the people what they want: an area-by-area checklist of symptoms that are a result of poor ventilation. No? Well, contrary to popular belief, moisture doesn’t simply stop existing when we can’t see it. In fact, one issue some homeowners face is when they receive
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We’ve talked before about properly maintaining your HVAC system as we move into the cooler months, but there is one phenomenon that occurs during the winter months that most homeowners overlook: humidity. Left unchecked, humidity levels over 60% can wreak havoc on your drywall, foster the growth of mold and mildew, and destroy your belongings.
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For many people, buying a new home can be challenging and emotionally taxing. It can be easy to get swept up in a glut of information, and forget to ask the seller the right questions, especially about the HVAC system. Not getting all of the necessary information ahead of time can leave you holding the
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The bathroom is the wettest part of the house, and therefore is highly susceptible to moisture damage over time. Without proper ventilation, trapped moisture will work its way into the drywall, where it begins to rot and provide the perfect environment for mold and mildew. Just like any room in your house, proper ventilation is
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