As winter approaches, so does the threat of ice dams. Here’s some information on how to prevent those beastly (yet sometimes beautiful), unwanted home additions. First, how do ice dams form? Ice dams generally result from one of two things, or perhaps a combination of both: Air Leaks. Warm air from a home’s living space … Read more
When it’s time for the new roof, it’s time to research a metal roof. Sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start, so we’ve put together a list of 6 key components of quality. Now, not all metal roofs are equal, and you’ll find that not all manufacturers, products and contractors are equal, either. … Read more
Home in northern Wisconsin is a refuge. Whether a summer or weekend place or a full-time residence, we count on our homes to be a place to weather the storms of life. When you return to your home in the evenings and on weekends, you want it to be a haven of safety, where you … Read more
Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other, sometimes better, ways to do … Read more
Your home may have built in a specific manner that does not require attic ventilation. If so, your home is the exception to the need for proper a proper ventilation system, in and through the attic or below the roof. Good ventilation is important for any home for many reasons, including: Internal air quality and … Read more
In northern Wisconsin, many homeowners are reporting problems with excessive moisture and condensation, and even frost in attic spaces. These problems are worse during seasons when heating and air conditioning units, which naturally draw moisture out of the air, are not being used. These problems are not related to the roofing but, just the same, … Read more
Good Roof Ventilation Prevents Mold In New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, many homes were condemned not because of damage caused by wind but by rising and receding water that left deadly black mold in its wake. Here in Wisconsin, storms rage, and we have our share of damp weather and water, threatening the safety of our … Read more
Proper attic ventilation is critical to a healthy and efficient home. Attic ventilation plays a large role in reducing your summer air conditioning costs by venting heat out of the attic. It also vents out the moisture which migrates from inside the home to the attic. In winter, good ventilation helps to avoid ice dams … Read more