Airing it Out with AirVent

In our survey of the trickiest roof designs for proper attic ventilation, mansard roofs made the list. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share tips we collected from residential roofing contractors who have worked on mansard roofs.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

The design of some homes makes attic ventilation tricky. Gambrel roofs are a good example. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share tips we collected from residential roofing contractors who have tackled attic ventilation for gambrel roofs.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Ridge vents are an excellent solution for attic exhaust airflow for many styles of roofs. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share important notes about using ridge vents factoring in maximum house or building width as well as rafter runs.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. 

Cape Cod or Bungalow style homes sometimes have a knee wall that complicates the attic ventilation path. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share some strategies you can use to move air through a knee wall.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Although cathedral vaulted ceilings may not come to mind when we think about venting an “attic,” they actually do have an attic. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we explain that a cathedral ceiling attic is the 1.5-inch gap between the roof deck and insulation; and ways to best move the air Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. 

AirVent’s decades-long goal has been to know airflow and share that knowledge. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we announce a shift to ONE BRAND across Gibraltar-owned companies while continuing our commitment to share knowledge.A special thank you to our podcast guest Donnie Anderson, General Manager, Ventilation, Gibraltar Building Accessories, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode!Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Some in the roofing industry think a wider ridge vent airflow slot is better. It’s not. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we explain how the width and length of the ridge vent airflow slot is tied directly to the vent’s maximum Net Free Area capacity and protection from Mother Nature.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Is it OK to use attic exhaust vents such as box vents low on the roof for intake ventilation? In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, our engineer says it is OK as long as the vent has been tested for that application.A special thank you to our podcast guest Colby Cruz, Product Design Engineer, AirVent/Gibraltar Building Products, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Homes built with FORTIFIED-compliant products have a higher chance of withstanding severe storms which can mean fewer leaks, lower maintenance costs, and higher long-term home value. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, our engineer explains how our attic vents meet FORTIFIED requirements.A special thank you to our podcast guest Professional Engineer Shumon Hossain, Engineering Supervisor, AirVent/Gibraltar Building Products, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. 

Determining how many intake and exhaust vents are needed to properly ventilate an attic involves some math. Or you can use our handy NFA Calculator. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, the calculator’s creator shares how it works, the benefits of keeping it handy, and more. A special thank you to our podcast guest Justin Ache, Marketing Specialist, Gibraltar Building Products, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

The Q & A session is one of the most popular segments of our annual Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert Seminars. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we share the Top 5 asked and answered questions from our most recent seminar season.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Is it OK to mix different types of attic exhaust vents on the same roof? In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we explain that mixing attic exhaust vents is counter to building code, against vent makers’ installation instructions, and opposite what shingle manufacturers say. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

When replacing a roof is it OK to reuse the existing attic exhaust vents? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain why reusing attic exhaust vents should not be done.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Frequently in our educational seminar we are asked if installing exhaust vents without intake vents is at least “something” and better than nothing. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain why exhaust airflow without proper intake ventilation is not only useless, it’s problematic.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

The expression “Less is More” applies to many things but not attic airflow. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we examine the benefits of using the 1/150 airflow ratio (more) instead of the 1/300 (less) backed by third-party research. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. 

There are calculating tools on the market to help determine how many attic vents are needed. But it’s nice to know how to do the calculations by hand, too. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we have a shortcut to doing the math you’re going to love!Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

For decades AirVent has been committed to collecting and sharing best practices, tips, and solutions in attic ventilation. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we highlight the audience’s favorite content from our popular seminars “Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert.”  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. 

It is reasonable and to be expected that homeowners may object to attic ventilation’s importance and benefit if it’s unfamiliar to them. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor shares how such objections can turn into an opportunity instead of a dead end. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

A common business slogan is Knowledge is Power. It’s also profitable. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor shares how his knowledge separates him from the competition, boosts his business, and results in the best finished roof possible for the homeowner. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Both the seller of the house and the potential buyer of that house should take a vested interest in the attic ventilation – even if it’s for different reasons. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a home inspector shares his first-hand accounts from both perspectives.https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

There are 5 key questions every architect, homebuilder, and roofing contractor should ask before a roof is specified and installed. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain how the answers to those questions affect the longevity and curbside appeal of every roof.https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Out of sight, out of mind. We may not think about our attics very often but we should check them a few times a year. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain how the air quality in the attic can impact the air we breathe in the living space.https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

There’s no debating this fact: Attic vents are a small part of a roofing project. But in this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain how an “attic ventilation-focused culture” can pay big dividends to roofing companies, the industry and homeowners.https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Waiting until you see icicles or a block of ice near the edge of the roof before you fight ice dams is too late. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss the best way to fight ice dams happens long before winter arrives. https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Training the members of your team has many benefits. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss how training not only elevates your company day-to-day but also helps the industry your company serves.https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Most homeowners only buy a roof once or twice in their lifetimes. But a “Maintenance Program” can put you at their house and on their roof multiple times a year, every year. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss what’s included in a “Maintenance Program” and how it benefits both the homeowner and the roofing contractor.https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

According to the Better Business Bureau among the most common complaints from homeowners about roofing companies is poor communication and dirty job sites. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss how you can flip those negatives into positive aspects of your business that helps separate you from the competition. https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcastsHave a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

 Social media can be a powerful tool for your business. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss some of the ways to maximize social media, including eye-catching photos showcasing your craft or mistakes to avoid. http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

 Starting a business from scratch comes with risk and takes a tremendous amount of planning and commitment. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we share one woman’s journey toward ownership in a male-dominated industry. http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

Often, the interaction between a customer and the Customer Service Department leaves a longer lasting impression than the actual product or service purchased. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a 43-year Customer Service veteran shares her tips for always making those interactions as positive as possible.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic?  Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]

Obtaining and sharing knowledge about your craft and the role proper attic ventilation plays in a roofing project benefits you, your company, and the homeowner. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor explains that sharing knowledge with the homeowner is beneficial even if the homeowner hires your competition.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

 What appears to be fully vented soffit on the house exterior might be solid wood underneath preventing any airflow into the attic. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor explains why the roof has to be replaced including the entire deck because looks can be deceiving.http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

 Roofing contractors look at a lot of roofs and so do firefighters. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor who spent 15 years as a firefighter shares his first-hand experiences of the critical role attic ventilation can play in the life of the roof and in the outcome of a fire. http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

 Being the only roofing contractor who brings up proper attic ventilation to the homeowner or submitting a price higher than the other estimates does not make the contractor wrong. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain this is an opportunity to explain why they are the right contractor for the project. http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

Giving back to our communities can include donating time, resources, products, expertise, and more. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain how such contributions – small or large – can change lives. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

There’s a time to use attic exhaust box vents or wind turbines or gable vents or power fans. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain why none of those categories can match ridge vents in terms of performance, appearance, and cost. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]

Similar to a doctor examining a patient to fully understand any health concerns, an attic inspection can help reveal any problems with the health of the attic ventilation system, the roof and more. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, our guest shares the key things to look for during an attic inspection. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected]. 

When customers CHOOSE to tell their family, friends and neighbors about you, your company, and your outstanding service, you have a powerful word-of-mouth referral. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, our guest calls such customers “Our Loyal Tribe of Raving Fans” and explains how to get more of them. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Attic insulation provides thermal benefits to the house and comfort to the people living inside. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss common insulation installation errors that offset those benefits and negatively affect the performance of the attic ventilation.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Every day the average family of four generates 2-4 gallons of water vapor through activities such as showering. But where exactly does the bathroom exhaust fan ductwork take that shower moisture? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss common bathroom exhaust fan mistakes to avoid.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

The saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” is never truer than photographs of roofing projects. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss how roofing contractors use photography to inform current customers, secure future customers, train new hires, and guide warranty questions.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

 What is it that separates one residential roofing company from another? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss the distinguishing aspects as viewed by the companies themselves. http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected] 

Owning a roofing business or managing the overall operations is a major responsibility. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we share tips from experienced roofing contractors – some of them owners themselves – with the goal of a smooth start and long-lasting success. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Handling a negative customer review can be tricky business – whether the review is true or false. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we examine the timing of responding to negative reviews and how to turn it into a positive.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback at [email protected].

Homeowners are very likely going to have questions about the roof estimate including the attic ventilation portion of it. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we role play a homeowner/roofing contractor conversation about the estimate. Will the contractor’s answers help the homeowner understand the scope of work and agree with the contractor’s proposal? Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

How do you know if the attic ventilation system is working properly in the summer months? How hot should it be in the attic compared to the outside temperature peak of day during the warmer months? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss what’s a reasonable attic temperature in the summer when the attic ventilation system is balanced with intake and exhaust vents. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Proper attic ventilation helps protect the roof covering on the house, the roof deck, the attic insulation and more. It also helps to save energy. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor shares one homeowner’s story in which the electric bill was reduced 25%.Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to [email protected].

Balanced attic ventilation with equal amounts of intake and exhaust airflow can help the shingles on the roof meet their full life expectancy. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, roofing professionals report a 24% reduction in shingle life and many documented problems to the shingles due to improper attic ventilation. 

Paying to replace a storm-damaged roof without also paying to bring the attic ventilation up to minimum building code standards is purchasing a sub-par roof. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss how contractors are convincing homeowner’s insurance to pick up the full tab on behalf of homeowners. 

 Attic ventilation isn’t just good for the roof and house, it’s good for business, too. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss how contractors can boost their bottom line and their credibility by regularly including balanced intake and exhaust attic ventilation in the scope of their roofing projects.