Airing it Out with AirVent
Airing it Out with AirVent is a podcast focusing on residential attic ventilation best practices, tips, and solutions. It is an extension of our popular Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert in-person seminars held for residential roofing professionals across North America every winter.
Episodes
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 Produ...
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 e...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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