The science behind attic ventilation, however, is sound. Sealed attics trap excessive heat and moisture, which can lead to ...

Homefix: Dwight Barnett answers home-improvement questions. This week's topic preventing moisture build up in an attic or crawlspace.

Homeowners often ask if a vapor barrier is necessary for optimizing attic insulation and protecting their homes from moisture-related damage. The answer, however, isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

The importance of professional attic cleaning extends beyond basic maintenance to include crucial health and safety ...

Q. What should the relative humidity be in a house attic? We recently had our entire roof, including the wood sheathing, replaced due to damage caused by condensation in the attic.

Q: My furnace is in my attic, and I recently had insulation blown in. Ever since, the air-combustion vent on my furnace is sweating and causes the ceiling to get wet. How do I stop the ...

Q. We live on the ground floor of our house and use the upstairs bedrooms and bath only when we have overnight guests a few times a year. Does it make sense to close off those rooms when they aren&… ...

All this corrosive condensation inside has been eating away at and deteriorating the brick and mortar for years and years. You're only seeing the exterior manifestation in your attic.

Similarly to fiberglass, blanket insulation is a great soundproofing material, helping to block sound as well as keep heat in ...

A little humidity in the air can make your home comfortable, but too much moisture -- especially in your home's attic -- can lead to serious problems. Water stains, mould, even structural damage ...