attic ventilation

a home in winter with snow on roof, large icicles hanging that may be from an ice dam

What is an Ice Dam?

When the upper portion of a roof is warm enough to melt snow and the eaves below are cold enough to freeze the runoff, an ice dam is born. So What IS an Ice Dam? Ice dams are ridges of ice that form along the bottom edge of a roof due to unvented heat loss […]

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A person wearing gloves installs roofing material on the edge of a sloped roof, demonstrating proper ventilation techniques. Lush greenery is visible in the background, suggesting a warm climate.

Ventilation Is Key For Your New Roof

For many property owners, ventilation is one of the complicated aspects of a house. Some don’t notice a problem in their system until the issue worsens. According to Energy Star® and many roofing contractors in Columbus Ohio, ventilation is important especially in winter, as it allows air to flow naturally through the attic. It helps

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4 common roofing installation mistakes

4 Common Roofing Installation Mistakes

If you have had a new roof installed recently, the last thing you expect is to have a failing roof anytime soon. Unfortunately, if you chose the wrong roofing contractor, you could end up facing this all-too-common scenario. Here are four common roofing installation mistakes that inexperienced or unethical roofers sometimes make that could cause

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