Attic
- Tips for Dealing with Attic Condensation During the Winter - If you live in areas where it snows and snow remains on your roof for long periods during the winter, make sure that you read and understand most of the tips in this article about attic condensation.
- Solar Attic Fans Saves You Money - If you live in a cold climate, where temperatures rarely get above 80°, you probably don't need to read this article. However, if you live in a climate, where temperatures are above 80°, for more than three months out of the year, here's a great way for you to save money in the future.
- Pest Droppings in the Attic - Sometimes I wonder how these large animals can get through such small holes in our homes and into our attics and crawlspace's. A few years ago, I was working on a home that had water damage to the siding that needed to be fixed. The homeowner of course didn't want anymore water damage and this required repairing roof, the original cause for the siding damage.
- Attic Handrail Safety - Some stairways that lead up to your attic will have a safety or guardrail to prevent people from falling down the stairs or off of them. Attic handrail safety can provide homeowners with a little peace of mind if they just follow the few simple steps. Make sure that the handrail is at least 42 inches in height. 42 inches is the minimum height for guard rails and can be found in the uniform building code.
- Dry Framing Water Damage in Your Attic? - Dry framing water damage isn't that hard to spot, however, you can't be afraid of the attic. There are plenty of people who are afraid to enter this insect infested, rodent crawling place of ultimate darkness. You can always hire a professional contractor if you're afraid, hopefully they won't be.
- Using Attic Fans to Cool Down Your Home - Summer Cooling Ideas - Attic fans can drastically reduce the temperature of your attic and this can keep your home cooler and possibly save you money on air-conditioning costs in the future. The problem is, do I really need an attic fan and how much money will it actually save me.
- What Causes Attic Odors and Strange Smells - If you've ever opened up your attic access hole, only to find one of the worst odors you have ever smelled in your whole life, I've been there too. What causes these horrible smells and what can you do about them?