Ken Moon. Gazette file photo. 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 ...

Q. My home has two spinning turbine vents. I have been told that it is a good idea to stuff insulation in these during the winter months so that warm air is not sucked out of my attic space. Is this ...

Louvers are covered openings that allow air to escape the attic. They are located on the gable (non load-bearing) ends of the house and allow limited airflow. This system relies on wind direction to ...

Q. While doing a walk-through inspection in our new home, our builder indicated that he could not put in the whole-house fan we wanted. The reason he gave was that both roof vents and eave vents had ...

Roof Vents: Problems and Solutions I used to think roof ventilation was the cure-all for everything. I would look at a lot of problems and instantly point to insufficient roof ventilation as the cause ...

Q: We are contemplating a new roof on our 35-year-old home (2,900 square feet), which currently has a hip roof. We have received two different opinions. One roofer recommends no ridge vent and wants ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...