July 23, 2019
Many homeowners choose metal roofs because they learn that these roofs can save the environment – and their wallets – through energy efficiency. That’s very true, but not all metal roof installations are the same in terms of energy efficiency. The level of energy efficiency achieved with metal roofing is dependent upon the knowledge of… ( read more )
June 27, 2019
Your home requires protection from and the prevention of condensation. So, what does metal roofing have to do with condensation? Here’s an explanation. A properly installed metal roof, with a properly prepared attic, can prevent condensation. Metal Roofing: Good Installation and Ventilation Means No Condensation When installed on standard residential construction consisting of typical attic… ( read more )
September 30, 2018
What in years past may have been confined to some higher elevations in rural Georgia, has in recent years come to visit upon more of the state. Freezing temperatures from mounting winter blasts have brought snow and ice dams to Atlanta area homes. So, What Causes an Ice Dam? Ice dams generally result from one… ( read more )
October 30, 2017
Your home may have built in a specific manner that does not require attic ventilation. If so, your home is the exception to the need for proper a proper ventilation system, in and through the attic or below the roof. Good ventilation is important for any home for many reasons, including: Internal air quality and… ( read more )
June 20, 2017
When it rains in Atlanta, it pours. And then there’s the heat. Many homeowners are reporting problems with excessive moisture and condensation in attic spaces. These problems are worse during seasons when heating and air conditioning units, which naturally draw moisture out of the air, are not being used. These problems are not related to… ( read more )
January 28, 2017
Good attic ventilation requires both intake and exhaust vents. Intake vents are at the bottom of the roof, often in the home’s overhangs. Exhaust vents are typically at or near the ridge or peak of the roof. You want to have ventilation that creates total continuous air exchanges in the attic. Outside air flows in… ( read more )
January 24, 2017
Do metal roofs bring special ventilation needs or condensation concerns when installed on homes? The general answer is “no” but there is more than a simple answer. Unless a home has been built specifically in a manner which does not require attic ventilation (such as a conditioned space or hot attic, or insulated panel construction),… ( read more )
Barth came to our house to inspect the roof and verify what we wanted done. We were very impressed with his analysis...he left us with several styles of metal roof shingles and colors for our selection. He also delivered a helpful Homeowner's Guide to Roofing... L.W. Atlanta, GA
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