Attic fans promise cooler upstairs rooms and a lighter load on your air conditioner, but if your roof vents are not set up correctly, that spinning motor can quietly create bigger problems than it ...

While installing an attic fan comes at a cost, it can help prevent damage from mold and mildew and prevent temperatures from getting too high in the summer. There are different types of attic fans to ...

A Portland roofer makes a very good case for attic and roof venting in his recent blog post. Venting a roof and attic serves two purposes: It prevents moisture buildup (also known as "wet rot"), and ...

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 ...

As the world starts tending towards renewable energy, solar-powered attic fans and other sun-driven appliances are increasing in popularity. While attic fans typically require a power source, many in ...

Q: I've got a 2-year-old, and 18 months ago I moved into a gorgeous ranch home built in 1950. Money is tight and I don't want to make mistakes. The house needs a new roof. I climbed into the attic and ...

Air Vent has recalled almost 3 million electric motors for attic fan vents that haven’t been sold since 2013. Recalled are the electric motors used in gable- and roof-mounted attic fans sold from ...

Dear Jim: My roof gets direct sun from noon through late afternoon, and I imagine that is making the house hotter. I have some attic ventilation, but I thought about installing a solar attic vent fan.

DEAR TIM: I’ve got a 2-year-old, and 18 months ago I moved into a gorgeous ranch home built in 1950. Money is tight, and I don’t want to make mistakes. The house needs a new roof. I climbed into the ...

Balanced ridge and soffit ventilation systems aim to cut attic temperatures and extend roof life through the foothill ...