Blog Topics in category Insulation:

Health Effects of Black Mold

We come into contact with organic materials floating around in the air all the time, but we need to be careful about being exposed to black mold. It is a toxic substance that can make you quite ill.


Roof Ventilation

How do I Know if my Roof isn't Properly Ventilated? Free attic ventilation inspection from roofers with forty years experience. FREE ESTIMATE!


Aluminum Ridge Vents

When fastening an aluminum ridge vent into place, the best method is screwing into the rafters on center which will prevent wind blow-off.


Heat Loss Calculator

You can go onto the Internet and find a heat loss calculator that is supposed to give you an idea of your home's energy inefficiency. You may run into an interesting


Calculate Heat Loss with Infrared Camera

Using infrared cameras we scan the walls and ceilings in your house. We see precisely where you are having 'energy leaks' from the attic. The insulation may look fine to the naked eye,


Your Attic Needs a Roof Fan

A roof fan is a necessity for your attic to it pull excess heat and moisture out and away from your home's roof. It provides the circulating air necessary to reduce mold and keeps energy bills down


You Don't have to be a Math Wiz to Calculate for Heat Loss

When you want to calculate for heat loss for your home, you have to go room by room and take into account the room size, windows, doors, floors and ceilings. You can use the following simple


Vienna VA - Why A Roof Attic Fan Will Not Cool A House


Ice Dam Removal, Prevention

At Roofer911 we stop and prevent all ice dam leaks the first time...guaranteed! Serving all areas of Northern VA, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William county. Free Estimates!


Ice Dam Solutions For Eager Beaver Homeowners

An ice dam is formed during the winter after a heavy snowfall followed by several days of thawing and refreezing.


The Water Leak Locator Goes High Tech

As quaint as dowsing rods are for finding water, the infrared leak detector wielded by your local roofing contractor provides far better results as your modern water leak locator of choice.


Leaks From Attic Condensation


Creative Attic Renovations

Practically speaking, the first phase of renovation will be to make sure that your attic is sufficiently aerated with vents, possibly requiring a ridge vent.


Attic Vents and Strange Events

When the baby birds were strong enough, they hopped out of the nest and as a group tiptoed around the attic, propelling their way through the insulation by pushing with their tiny talons.


Thermal Imaging is Hot Stuff in the Building Industry

What does that have to do with me when I need roof repair? On FLIR cameras, water damage is visible and allows you to track the extent of a leak. Roofer911.com


Increase Energy Efficiency with Rigid Flat Roof Insulation

Rigid insulation is the material used to provide thermal resistance to a roof. Thermal resistance helps to improve the energy efficiency of a home by keeping cold and hot air from leaking through the roof.


Vent Baffles are Anything but Baffling

Vent baffles, also referred to as vent chutes or rafter vents, are used to keep insulation from blocking air flow through the attic, thus allowing the air to travel upward and out through the exhaust vents.


Tips for Insulating Roofs

Insulating roofs is a really important consideration for both residential and commercial properties. Roofing materials like cedar shakes, clay tiles and asphalt tiles already have some insulation value, however metal roofs


Why Insulate an Attic?

Insulating provides two functions, thermal resistance and thermal loss. In summer, when the sun heats up the roof, the air in the attic gets very warm. At night, the air cools rapidly which creates condensation.


Wet Insulation is Ok for Polar Bears!

Wet insulation leads to black mold and other nasty things.


An Attic Fan for an Overheated Roof

The heat from your roof has to go somewhere. An attic fan keeps it out of your house.


Why is a wind-driven rain a problem for this house?

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How do I know if there is water damage inside my walls?

Before I buy this house I want to know its real condition.


No Plywood Behind the Siding

Unbelievable! No wonder the siding got torn off the wall.


Remove Ice Dams in Gutters

Leaking over the edge of a frozen gutter, it can seep through the soffit, fascia, walls and windows. You'll end up with rot, mildew, mold and obvious signs of water damage inside the house.


Infrared Energy Audit for an Attic Fan Installation

Energy efficiency in a home is highly influenced by the amount of heat radiating down from the attic, but an attic fan installation can do a lot to reduce your energy bill.


Prevent Ice Dams Before They Damage Your Roof

Ice dam prevention begins with stopping heat loss and increasing ventilation. Where this usually is an issue is at the attic floor edge.



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