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Roof Framing, Attic Insulation, Attic Ventilation ... For Home Inspections & Commercial Inspections

  1. ridge vent size

    Started by wes owens, 05-04-2007 04:04 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 60,395
    Jerry Peck
    09-10-2012, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  2. Walking in attics - Any good tips?

    Started by imported_John Smith, 08-22-2008 02:30 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 70
    • Views: 56,968
    Michael Chambers
    06-06-2009, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  3. Black stains in attic?

    Started by mathew stouffer, 07-10-2009 08:56 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 55,929
    Calvin Buenavides
    04-23-2019, 07:07 PM Go to last post

  4. Sharing some photos

    Started by Gene South, 06-27-2019 06:58 AM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 47,692
    Jerry Peck
    03-03-2020, 11:32 AM Go to last post

  5. Attic insulation around furnace flues

    Started by steve ostenso, 09-07-2012 10:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 47,327
    Jerry Peck
    09-18-2012, 06:53 AM Go to last post

  6. BATH EXHAUST FAN TO ATTIC

    Started by CHARLIE VAN FLEET, 01-10-2010 01:52 PM
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    1 2
    10 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 118
    • Views: 44,705
    Michael Greenwalt
    02-04-2010, 07:25 PM Go to last post

  7. From gable vents to Ridge & Gable Vents

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-07-2010 06:13 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 82
    • Views: 43,169
    zippet
    02-15-2013, 10:28 AM Go to last post

  8. Attic Access Requirements

    Started by dan orourke, 07-14-2007 05:17 PM
    • Replies: 22
    • Views: 41,665
    Jerry Peck
    11-15-2010, 07:00 PM Go to last post

  9. Question Snow in attic with ridge vents

    Started by Greg Wayman, 12-27-2010 01:11 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 27
    • Views: 40,861
    satcat69
    09-07-2012, 07:23 PM Go to last post

  10. Snow Blowing Into Attic Through Soffit Vent

    Started by Bruce Breedlove, 01-13-2009 04:17 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 51
    • Views: 40,109
    Griffen
    02-17-2014, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  11. Attic Temperatures...

    Started by George Luecke, 08-15-2010 08:08 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 20
    • Views: 39,709
    Ted Menelly
    08-19-2010, 04:56 PM Go to last post

  12. Black stains in attic... is this mold? (pics inside)

    Started by widecast, 09-20-2010 02:06 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 37,745
    Jeff Gainey
    09-22-2010, 04:45 PM Go to last post

  13. Exhaust venting into plumbing stack?

    Started by brent lerwill, 08-07-2010 08:16 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 34,236
    John Kogel
    08-13-2015, 10:01 PM Go to last post

  14. High attic humidity

    Started by Tino Volpe, 01-31-2013 07:09 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 44
    • Views: 33,624
    Matt Scicchitano
    01-07-2016, 07:53 AM Go to last post

  15. Roof rafter framing splicing

    Started by Michael Bronner, 08-17-2011 01:22 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 50
    • Views: 33,558
    Jerry Peck
    08-23-2011, 04:13 PM Go to last post

  16. Attic access photos

    Started by Gene South, 10-27-2018 05:02 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 32,062
    Gene South
    10-28-2018, 06:35 AM Go to last post

  17. Cellulose over fiberglass

    Started by Benjamin Thompson, 11-12-2011 08:15 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 31,803
    Randy Rogers
    11-07-2012, 09:29 PM Go to last post

  18. Do you wear a mask for attic inspections?

    Started by Andy Jarchow, 03-31-2010 08:17 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 30,673
    Andy Jarchow
    05-06-2010, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  19. cut truss effects

    Started by John Dirks Jr, 11-14-2009 05:24 PM
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 36
    • Views: 30,411
    chris mcintyre
    11-27-2009, 05:26 PM Go to last post

  20. Spray foam with blown-in insulation in same attic space

    Started by Michael Vasquez, 07-09-2010 07:10 PM
    • Replies: 33
    • Views: 29,082
    Rod Butler
    12-31-2010, 03:42 PM Go to last post

  21. 3/8" plywood roof sheathing

    Started by Kenton Shepard, 07-10-2007 09:46 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 28,344
    Phillip Stojanik
    07-26-2007, 01:08 PM Go to last post

  22. Strange attic insulation?

    Started by Trent Tarter, 06-19-2010 04:40 PM
    6 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 29
    • Views: 27,424
    Ted Menelly
    01-26-2015, 09:08 AM Go to last post

  23. Back to the collar tie issue...

    Started by Eric Shuman, 05-21-2007 04:35 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 27,302
    Clarke Carroll
    03-23-2010, 06:16 PM Go to last post

  24. Seal it or Vent it?

    Started by Gary Burnett, 05-23-2018 03:48 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 25,051
    ROBERT YOUNG
    10-27-2018, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  25. Firewall Question

    Started by David Block, 03-04-2012 05:59 PM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 24,951
    Jerry Peck
    03-14-2012, 09:47 PM Go to last post

  26. Fire separation between Townhouses.

    Started by JIM MURPHY, 06-21-2015 05:50 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 24,245
    JIM MURPHY
    06-23-2015, 03:29 AM Go to last post

  27. Frost in the Attic

    Started by Reis Pearson, 12-10-2009 08:14 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    16 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 94
    • Views: 23,559
    Roger Hankey
    01-06-2010, 10:13 PM Go to last post

  28. FLOOR LEVEL CHECK

    Started by Jerry McCarthy, 01-02-2008 07:26 PM
    • Replies: 31
    • Views: 23,518
    Jerry Peck
    01-05-2008, 02:22 PM Go to last post

  29. Question Self closing door

    Started by Robert Gaspy, 02-10-2017 11:07 PM
    closing, door, elderly, hurt, person
    • Replies: 12
    • Views: 23,044
    John Westfall
    06-02-2017, 09:28 AM Go to last post

  30. Townhome attic

    Started by Marc M, 09-06-2011 08:45 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 22,952
    H.G. Watson, Sr.
    10-10-2011, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  31. Attic trusses pulling apart

    Started by Brian Thomas, 12-09-2008 06:41 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 42
    • Views: 22,945
    Jerry Peck
    05-11-2013, 06:48 PM Go to last post

  32. Spliced Roof Rafter - Revisited

    Started by Walter Abbott, 04-27-2008 10:16 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 32
    • Views: 22,700
    Todd Edly
    06-04-2012, 02:03 PM Go to last post

  33. When clients want to "shadow" you

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-14-2009 08:51 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 134
    • Views: 22,690
    Michael Thomas
    06-10-2010, 05:10 AM Go to last post

  34. Black Roof Sheathing

    Started by Greg Jenkins, 04-14-2008 07:59 PM
    9 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 22,490
    Mike Schulz
    05-11-2011, 03:14 PM Go to last post

  35. Garage Rafter Insulation

    Started by Frank Albanello, 12-22-2009 07:39 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 22,257
    chris mcintyre
    12-25-2009, 04:11 PM Go to last post

  36. ATTIC DOOR ACCESS PHOTO

    Started by Gene South, 05-16-2019 07:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 22,095
    Scott Laird
    02-28-2020, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  37. Sagging 2nd floor

    Started by sharonax3, 07-08-2018 07:49 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 21,913
    Jerry Peck
    07-09-2018, 10:10 AM Go to last post

  38. Ridge vent AND powered attic fan?

    Started by Welmoed Sisson, 09-26-2013 05:37 PM
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 21,769
    Bob Kenney
    10-10-2016, 07:18 AM Go to last post

  39. Proper attic ventilation in Florida

    Started by mark petty, 07-25-2014 11:20 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 21,662
    Lon Henderson
    10-01-2014, 05:42 PM Go to last post

  40. wet insulation

    Started by dan orourke, 06-22-2007 03:03 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 21,041
    Scott Patterson
    06-24-2007, 09:19 AM Go to last post

  41. What's that smell?

    Started by Patrick McCaffery, 09-10-2008 04:23 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 20,449
    Ray Muller
    09-12-2008, 08:06 AM Go to last post

  42. Beam sizing

    Started by Robert A. Kuzmick, 01-30-2008 04:19 PM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 16
    • Views: 20,289
    Jerry Peck
    02-02-2008, 08:16 PM Go to last post

  43. Bathroom Exhaust Fan

    Started by mathew stouffer, 05-22-2008 05:20 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 23
    • Views: 20,056
    Jerry Peck
    06-05-2008, 05:29 PM Go to last post

  44. Hawaii house with exterior black substance only at rafter venting bays

    Started by Frazier Jeffery, 07-09-2017 06:17 PM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 19,790
    ATInspections
    12-30-2017, 09:45 PM Go to last post

  45. Extensive mold in crawl space

    Started by rich harris, 03-02-2010 03:54 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    17 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 84
    • Views: 19,706
    Cobra Cook
    04-22-2010, 05:37 AM Go to last post

  46. Foam Insulation on roof rafters

    Started by Sam Morris, 02-29-2012 04:16 PM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 61
    • Views: 19,652
    Robert Hronek
    03-27-2012, 11:22 PM Go to last post

  47. White powdery substance in attic.

    Started by George Hoeye, 02-15-2012 11:09 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 19,497
    Dom D'Agostino
    02-17-2012, 04:23 PM Go to last post

  48. Attic Problems moisture.....

    Started by Michael, 02-19-2008 05:22 AM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    21 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 101
    • Views: 19,471
    Michael
    03-17-2008, 04:12 PM Go to last post

  49. Attic insulation and water heater vent

    Started by Mike Kramer, 11-14-2010 08:01 AM
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 19,382
    Markus Keller
    11-14-2010, 11:23 AM Go to last post

  50. foil backed roof sheathing

    Started by Ron Bishop, 08-24-2007 11:17 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 19,366
    Ted Menelly
    06-24-2010, 12:00 PM Go to last post

  51. Repairs Made to Damaged Roof Trusses

    Started by Nick Ostrowski, 11-16-2011 05:25 AM
    4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 19,127
    brian schmitt
    11-28-2011, 03:40 PM Go to last post

  52. Does attic panel in garage ceiling need to be sealed?

    Started by Tom Cissell, 02-04-2014 06:24 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 19,062
    Griffen
    02-17-2014, 09:18 AM Go to last post

  53. Cause of dark wood in attic?

    Started by Tessa Sverduk, 09-04-2018 03:37 PM
    attic, mold, possible creosote 5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 18,839
    Jim Robinson
    09-21-2018, 07:05 AM Go to last post

  54. Attic Mold?

    Started by ROBERT J MOUNTAIN, 12-07-2007 07:27 PM
    8 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 63
    • Views: 18,836
    Ron Bibler
    06-04-2008, 06:23 PM Go to last post

  55. Attic access problems

    Started by Brian E Kelly, 07-06-2007 06:43 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 40
    • Views: 18,773
    Joe Funderburk
    04-23-2013, 12:51 PM Go to last post

  56. New Requirements for Single Family...Sprinkler System

    Started by Wayne Carlisle, 09-24-2008 01:17 PM
    2 Pages •
    1 2
    • Replies: 72
    • Views: 18,423
    Wayne Carlisle
    11-05-2008, 01:11 PM Go to last post

  57. Broken Truss

    Started by Roby Set, 03-07-2015 04:57 PM
    truss broken 4 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 43
    • Views: 18,010
    John Kogel
    03-13-2015, 07:21 PM Go to last post

  58. Garage attic hatch question

    Started by ROBERT YOUNG, 06-22-2016 03:56 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 49
    • Views: 17,927
    Len Inkster
    01-30-2017, 09:35 AM Go to last post

  59. Top 2022 Home Improvements To Enhance An Evolving Lifestyle

    Started by Buffalo Home Inspection, 04-05-2022 10:27 PM
    buffalo, home inspection, home inspections 1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 17,618
    Buffalo Home Inspection
    04-05-2022, 10:27 PM Go to last post

  60. Question VApor Barrier at Ceiling.

    Started by Mike Tracy, 02-28-2011 04:23 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 9
    • Views: 17,611
    Robert Hronek
    03-04-2011, 10:52 AM Go to last post

  61. Non IC light cans

    Started by Jim Robinson, 06-11-2007 12:12 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 17,502
    Bob Harper
    06-12-2007, 01:42 PM Go to last post

  62. Attic ventilation and mold

    Started by Mike Kramer, 05-13-2008 07:19 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,422
    Mike Kramer
    05-16-2008, 06:59 PM Go to last post

  63. Rafter splicing

    Started by Richard Rushing, 05-11-2007 06:24 AM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 17,388
    Frank Kunselman
    05-16-2007, 05:31 AM Go to last post

  64. Cut Truss - who can verify repairs?

    Started by Dave Hill, 08-21-2013 03:36 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 17,217
    Harry Janssen
    09-09-2013, 05:14 PM Go to last post

  65. Insulating between the attic rafters ??

    Started by Sam Morris, 03-12-2018 04:22 PM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 17,207
    Fred Weck
    03-30-2018, 01:26 PM Go to last post

  66. What is it??

    Started by Matthew Barnicle, 11-20-2007 09:15 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 17,080
    Rolland Pruner
    12-03-2007, 08:27 PM Go to last post

  67. Smile Truss Uplift Info needed

    Started by Bill Wieczorek, 08-30-2007 02:32 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 16,970
    Steve Duchene
    09-07-2007, 08:43 PM Go to last post

  68. Separation wall for duplex

    Started by James Norman, 12-14-2012 09:22 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 19
    • Views: 16,943
    Mark Reinmiller
    07-28-2013, 06:29 PM Go to last post

  69. Design of Cathedral Ceilings

    Started by Terry Beck, 02-11-2008 12:29 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 16,590
    Bill Wieczorek
    02-11-2008, 02:58 PM Go to last post

  70. Cool Could MIKE HOLMES miss P trap & vent so easely?

    Started by Rob Pakula, 03-02-2008 04:41 PM
    2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 25
    • Views: 16,543
    Rob Pakula
    03-09-2008, 11:15 AM Go to last post

  71. icynene (foam) insulation and recessed lighting

    Started by d ginther, 11-29-2008 07:10 PM
    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 16,470
    Darin Ginther
    01-12-2009, 11:58 PM Go to last post

  72. Attic Access & Attic Ladder

    Started by matt brown, 03-21-2009 07:57 AM
    • Replies: 18
    • Views: 16,429
    Jerry Peck
    05-24-2009, 02:11 PM Go to last post

  73. Rafters pulling away from ridge board

    Started by Jon mackay, 02-09-2010 01:13 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 30
    • Views: 16,029
    David Garton
    06-05-2011, 11:31 AM Go to last post

  74. Roof deflection

    Started by Clay E White, 09-26-2007 11:58 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 15,980
    Frank Bombardiere
    10-02-2007, 06:20 PM Go to last post

  75. Offset Rafters at Ridge Board

    Started by Bob Hunt, 01-25-2012 03:43 AM
    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 34
    • Views: 15,928
    Jerry McCarthy
    02-04-2012, 11:57 AM Go to last post
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