Tagged Questions
1
vote
1answer
80 views
Why am I having an attic ventilation problem this year when I didn't last year?
This winter in the attic I noticed ice on the roofing nails. Obviously warm moist air condensed and then froze on the cold nails. When the weather broke and warmed up a bit, I was back up in the attic ...
6
votes
2answers
166 views
How much ventilation do I need on a small roof?
This small building has a footprint of 10' x 12' with a gable roof (sideways, so the gables are 10' apart). Slope is 4:12, so the peak is only 2' above the walls. My ridge isn't vented, so I'll be ...
2
votes
2answers
284 views
What can I do with these roof trusses to cover them up a bit?
Relating to another question about loft conversion I also want to fill up the gaps in between the trusses on which the roof tiles lie on.
So during allot of build I heard here and there that some ...
2
votes
1answer
523 views
Do I need soffit vents for my knee wall attic?
I purchased a 55 year old home that has no soffit vents. The attic space consists of a knee wall attic space and peak attic space. The peak attic space has vents at each end and a ridge vent at the ...
5
votes
1answer
297 views
How do I close off attic vents?
First of all, I'm clueless when it comes to DIY so forgive my amateur lingo and general clueless attitude. I'm still learning, be patient with me.
My wife and I bought a house on the sunny island of ...
5
votes
3answers
256 views
How to plan for the future when installing a new roof?
We're hiring a contractor to take off the existing roof, repair/replace any rotted sheathing and rafters, and install a new roof. We've also asked that they add a new plumbing vent stack for a new ...
6
votes
3answers
567 views
Does this 2x4 support my gable ridge?
I'm installing a floor in my attic. To open up the space and simplify the flooring I'm removing temporary construction bracing. Most of the bracing is easy to identify, since it clearly does not ...
5
votes
2answers
916 views
Bathroom vent terminates to attic not outside.
Bathroom vents terminates to attic. The Inspector recommended that it terminates to the outside. What is the best way to do this. Should I just place the bathroom vent next to the roof vent opening.
...
2
votes
1answer
242 views
How do I deciding whether to install an attic venting system?
I live in Colorado, and the weather is starting to warm up. In a couple months, the temperatures will rise pretty high. Thankfully, I have a well insulated house (there is over 20 inches of fiberglass ...
6
votes
1answer
420 views
Venting the attic space during summer to cool the house
The air in my attic gets superheated during summer, from the sun baking the (clay? terracotta?) roof tiles (I live in Sydney, Australia).
I have good ceiling insulation, and even put in some sarking ...
