Question: I read your article in today's Chicago Tribune about vents. I contacted Cor-a-Vent with my question, and the representative failed to answer my question. Scenario: I replaced my roof last ...

Q. We’ve received two bids to re-do our roof and add much needed ventilation to our attic, which is not ventilated at all. One roofer told us that ridge vents are required by code and that he would ...

QUESTION: I know I have to add some ventilation to my attic, but I don’t know quite how much. What’s the formula for ventilating the attic; that is, how much vent space is needed? ANSWER: The standard ...

Q - I think I need better ventilation in my attic. Is there a problem with using a ridge vent and a power-ventilated fan in my attic? I figure the more air I can move the better off I will be. Neal in ...

To effectively ventilate your roof, create a 1-inch airspace from the soffit to the ridge by installing a continuous air chute in each rafter bay. Note: Air chutes, when combined with soffit vents and ...