Home Building Insights:
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Home Building Insights:
Roof ventilation has been a critical part of home construction since insulation became common in the 1940s and 1950s. This is when the original 1/300 ratio for ventilation was established to address extreme moisture problems in attics. As homes became more energy-efficient in the 1980s, building codes formally adopted this ratio. However, advancements in building practices and materials, as well as new challenges posed by climate change, make it important to revisit these standards for modern homeowners.
There are many websites out there that highlight the 5 or 10 most common causes of fire, and I urge everyone to take all fire safety tips very seriously. However, since this is a website about building and home maintenance I wanted to take a minute to highlight some of the things that you or your local handymen can do to help protect your home from fires.
As a homeowner, it’s essential to make smart decisions when it comes to maintaining and upgrading your property. One of the most significant investments you’ll make is replacing your roof, so it’s crucial to understand your options and avoid costly mistakes.
More than likely your home has a few things that require stain varnish or paint on a regular basis. Spring is the perfect time to start checking your home for spots that need a little touch up as well as touching up the varnish or paint in places you know are prone to deterioration.
We’ve just started on a new year and that makes it a good time to change your furnace filter. You probably recently cleaned the house over the holidays, kicking up lots of dust that—once in the air—gets collected in the furnace filter.