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Architectural design can and should include fashion and function…beauty and performance. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, a Denver-area architect shares her perspective about attic ventilation as part of the design process. A special thank you to our podcast guest architect Christine Simcox, Littleton, CO, for sharing her expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

A popular resource for the roofing industry is the in-person AirVent Seminar every winter. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share the most common ways the industry makes use of the filmed version of the seminar year-round.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Attic ventilation is good for the homeowner and for the roofing contractor. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, the owner of DFW-area roofing company shares how every roof he works on now involves an attic ventilation evaluation – including an upgrade when appropriate. A special thank you to our podcast guest Truett Harris, owner, Ridgecap GC, Allen, TX, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Attic ventilation can be a game changer for a roofing company. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, the owner of a Chicago-area roofing company shares how he has reaped the benefits of balanced airflow. A special thank you to our podcast guest John Sterba, owner, Great Roofing, Joliet, IL, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Attic ventilation mistakes happen. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, a Detroit-area remodeler shares a handful of common ones his team sees and fixes. A special thank you to our podcast guest Gary Muehling, president, MI Remodelers, Orion Township, MI, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

In our survey of the trickiest roof designs for proper attic ventilation, mansard roofs made the list. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share tips we collected from residential roofing contractors who have worked on mansard roofs. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

The design of some homes makes attic ventilation tricky. Gambrel roofs are a good example. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share tips we collected from residential roofing contractors who have tackled attic ventilation for gambrel roofs.   Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Ridge vents are an excellent solution for attic exhaust airflow for many styles of roofs. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share important notes about using ridge vents factoring in maximum house or building width as well as rafter runs.   Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Cape Cod or Bungalow style homes sometimes have a knee wall that complicates the attic ventilation path. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share some strategies you can use to move air through a knee wall. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Although cathedral vaulted ceilings may not come to mind when we think about venting an “attic,” they actually do have an attic. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we explain that a cathedral ceiling attic is the 1.5-inch gap between the roof deck and insulation; and ways to best move the air  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

AirVent’s decades-long goal has been to know airflow and share that knowledge. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we announce a shift to ONE BRAND across Gibraltar-owned companies while continuing our commitment to share knowledge. A special thank you to our podcast guest Donnie Anderson, General Manager, Ventilation, Gibraltar Building Accessories, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Some in the roofing industry think a wider ridge vent airflow slot is better. It’s not. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we explain how the width and length of the ridge vent airflow slot is tied directly to the vent’s maximum Net Free Area capacity and protection from Mother Nature. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Is it OK to use attic exhaust vents such as box vents low on the roof for intake ventilation? In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, our engineer says it is OK as long as the vent has been tested for that application. A special thank you to our podcast guest Colby Cruz, Product Design Engineer, AirVent/Gibraltar Building Products, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode!  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Homes built with FORTIFIED-compliant products have a higher chance of withstanding severe storms which can mean fewer leaks, lower maintenance costs, and higher long-term home value. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, our engineer explains how our attic vents meet FORTIFIED requirements. A special thank you to our podcast guest Professional Engineer Shumon Hossain, Engineering Supervisor, AirVent/Gibraltar Building Products, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode!  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

Determining how many intake and exhaust vents are needed to properly ventilate an attic involves some math. Or you can use our handy NFA Calculator. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, the calculator’s creator shares how it works, the benefits of keeping it handy, and more.  A special thank you to our podcast guest Justin Ache, Marketing Specialist, Gibraltar Building Products, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode!  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.