Q. My 3-inch vent pipe for my house has been frosting up and plugging. I have never had this problem in the past. I know it had been subzero for a while. To me that is the worst time to have to go ...

When it’s very cold and snow is on a roof, venting can reduce the risk of ice dams and icicles. Those form when hot air from the interior melts the snow on the roof, causing water to run down ...

Q. I hate to still keep you on the "cold roof" subject, but I want to make a cold roof on my 6,000 square foot Victorian 4-unit with 2 furnaces that are located in the attic. What can I ...

First, bathroom fans should not be vented through roofs in cold climates. Condensation from steamy showers and baths and the normal warm, moist air found in houses in winter can run down the duct ...

Whether you're building anew, replacing a roof, or just upgrading, proper ventilation is crucial. It will contribute to lower energy costs, something we're all keenly aware of during this hot ...

Q. This week: My house was built in 1991 and the shingles on the roof are wearing out. It's time to replace them, and I wondered if this would be a good time to maybe do something about the ice ...

Some companies also offered to install another vent type about a foot from the edge of the roof for houses which don’t have vents or proper ventilation under the eaves. My concern is that our ...