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Exhaust Vents in the Attic
Vents, vents and more vents … last month we talked about plumbing vents. This month, let’s discuss exhaust vents. The…
Vents in the Attic
Last month ducts … now let’s discuss attic vents! There are many vents in an attic that serve a variety…
Duct System in the Attic
The ductwork system in your attic is of the utmost importance to the comfort, air quality, and efficiency in your…
Cleanliness and Storage in the Attic
I grew up with parents who used the attic of our house extensively. My dad put boards for storage, built…
Framing Members in the Attic System
The attic area of the structure of a house can be constructed with conventional framing methods (also called “stick framing”)…
Cleaning Pans and Drains in the Attic
I received a welcome question last month from a reader about cleaning the drain lines and am going to take…
Pans and Drains are an Important Part of the Attic
It was a Saturday afternoon a few years ago, and my wife went into our guest bedroom to take a…
Safe Accessibility is an Important Part of the Attic System!
Ventilation in January. Insulation in February. Safe Accessibility this month. Many times when I open the attic stairs and poke…
Ventilation as a System in the Attic
Last month, I wrote about the attic as a system of components and mentioned that the article could actually be…
Do It Yourselfers… To Clean or Not to Clean!
I have three grown sons, and I tried to teach them many things in their upbringing that would serve them…