Ridge Vents

Ridge Vents

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Tips, Ventilation

The use of ridge vent has increased greatly during the past ten years and when used with a soffit vent or vented drip edge, it is a very effective means of venting rafter bays, especially in cathedral ceiling areas. An air space in the rafter bay must be provided for...
Ridge Vents

Vapor Barrier

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Tips, Ventilation

When building a house or addition with a crawl space underneath, make sure to install a vapor barrier to prevent moisture infiltration into the floor system.
Ridge Vents

Welding Fumes

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Tips, Ventilation

Welding inside of a shop or garage can create fumes. But they can easily be removed from the area by using industrial-type fans, or you can make your own from a recycled forced-air furnace fan. Check with the installers in your area for used fans; the cost may not be...
Ridge Vents

Workshop Ventilation

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Tips, Ventilation

Make sure that you have an adequate way to remove dust and fumes from your workshop. If your workshop has two windows that face each other, open one and put a fan that blows outward in the other. If not, an exhaust fan should be installed.
Ridge Vents

Register Cleaning

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Tips, Ventilation

Clean warm-air registers, baseboard heaters, and radiators as needed. Make sure they are not blocked by furniture, carpeting, or drapes.
Ridge Vents

Generator CO

by | Jan 1, 2017 | HVAC, Tips, Ventilation

Never use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces. Generators can produce high levels of CO very quickly. When you use a portable generator, remember that you cannot smell or see CO. Even if you can’t smell exhaust fumes, you may still be exposed to CO....