attic ventilation: CLOG - 10/18/14 05:09 PM
No, I'm not referring to a dance but another intonation of the word, the more common word - CLOG.
Let's get some definitions out of the way.
Clog - noun - anything that impedes motion or action; an encumbrance; a hindrance.
Clog - verb - (used with object) -
   1.  to hinder or obstruct with thick or sticky matter; choke up.
   2.  (transitive) to stick; stick together.
   3.  (transitive) to encumber; hamper; hinder.
The origin of the word is unknown. 
Dryer lint - noun - fuzzy stuff.  Origin:  the dryer.  (This is the more esoteric, abstruse and recondite  definition)
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attic ventilation: A Pre-drywall Or Final Inspection Might Have Helped! - 07/15/13 09:24 PM
When I see problems like this I can only think that a pre-drywall or final inspection might have helped!
During inspections sometimes things don't sound right.  Once is information, two is very interesting and three times is a pattern.
On this inspection the first bathroom vent sounded funny.
The second bathroom vent sounded the same, and made me mention it.
The third also sounded the same as the first two, and the toilet paper test (turning on the fan to see if there is enough air drawn out to stick the toilet paper to the vent cover) failed.
Returning to the … (37 comments)

attic ventilation: Suffocation - When Attic Venting Is Blocked - 12/02/12 05:17 PM
One thing that is easily visible on pre-drywall inspections is attic ventilation.  What you don't want to see is suffocation - when attic venting is blocked.
Over the years attic ventilation has changed, and even improved.  In fact, there is even a theory out there that subscribes to NO attic venting, based on the kinds of materials used to insulate the attic.  But that is another story.
One of the most effective forms of attic ventilation is called soffit and ridge venting.
Intakes are provided for air to get into the attic space from the soffits under the gutters.
Another long, … (68 comments)

 
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