Roof systems rely on airflow to help manage heat and moisture conditions inside attic spaces”— Thad Brown WISCONSIN ...

Almost three million electric motors for gable and roof-mounted attic fans have been recalled for a faulty safety cutoff that poses a risk for the motor to short circuit and possibly create a fire ...

Why is attic ventilation such a big deal? You hear the Guys talk about it incessantly, especially this time of year. Most often, in the Midwest, the attic is considered unconditioned space, meaning ...

Attic fans can be installed in the roof or the attic wall to help air circulate throughout the area. Proper air circulation can help control moisture and temperature in the attic, which protects the ...

Q: We're about to have a new shingle roof installed, but our roofing contractor says out attic is not adequately vented. We currently have a ridge vent and a power exhaust fan on the roof, but our ...

If you are looking for ways to reduce heat in your home by adding insulation, a radiant barrier or fans, hold off – there’s a better way. Homeowners tend to think that by cooling down the attic, the ...

No, it’s never a good idea to have any exhaust fan in your home dump all that hot, moist air in your attic. It can cause you a lot of problems with mold and mildew forming on the underside of your ...

Marcus asks: I want to put in an attic exhaust fan, but I’m not comfortable with running electricity to it. Do you think the solar powered fans are any good? Danny Lipford: Solar powered exhaust fans ...

Q: What can you share about whole-house fans and attic fans? Do they really work to cool an attic space? If a person has air conditioning, should they consider a fan? What's required to allow them to ...

Is it worth investing in an attic fan in order to save on air-conditioning costs? There is no definitive research on whether attic fans save on air-conditioning costs or whether they use more ...

Mr. HandyPerson, is on vacation. This column ran in December 2004. Dear Mr. HandyPerson: I want to put an exhaust fan in our bathroom. I am worried that if I do this, moist air could cause mildew in ...