Our homes need to breathe, and that includes your attic. Soffit vents are found below the eaves of your roof, to allow fresh air from outside to flow into your attic and replace the air there. The process of exchanging attic air is called ventilation. In addition to soffit vents, your house …
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Attic Rafter Vents
When you have insulation in the attic, you have to be sure it doesn't block the flow of fresh air from the soffit vents below the eaves, up and out through the ridge vent (or gable vent in older houses). Attic rafter vents (also called insulation baffles, baffle vents or proper vent) are used to …
IBS: International Builders Show
The National Association of Home Builders hosts the International Builders Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction show in the world. Beginning in 2014, the show is co-located with several other industry shows to form create Design and Construction Week at the beginning of the year when …
Janka Hardness Test for Hardwoods
The Janka hardness test rates various wood to help when you're buying hardwood flooring. It also explains why some hardwoods are more difficult to work with than others, and how well flooring, cabinets and furniture made from the various woods will hold up to wear and tear. The Janka hardness scale …
Lumber Sizes
When you buy lumber, understanding lumber sizes can be very confusing. I discovered this when taking my first carpentry class and tried to take notes. As the teacher explained the different ways lumber sizes are used, I didn't know what to write down or which dimensions to use when. To this day it …
Bow Window
A bow window is made up of four or more windows arranged in a curved shape that extends beyond the exterior wall of the house. It provides a wider view of the outdoors. Bow windows often provide more sunlight into the room because they are wider and have have more glass panes, typically 4 or 5 …
