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Home Improvement Library, Venting & Circulation
Opening a window is a good idea while operating any gas appliance especially if you feel tightness in your chest, dizziness, headaches and irritability while operating an appliance. These are symptoms of carbon monoxide toxicity and can be deadly, so prudence and...
Home Improvement Library, Venting & Circulation
Yes, any simple air block material like plastic, OSB or plywood can be used to block air flow into the attic through the gable vents. The minimum recommended attic ventilation is 1.5% of your attic floor space. If you have a 1000 square foot attic floor, then the...
Home Improvement Library, Venting & Circulation
I recommend a range of 30% to 50% of relative humidity for comfort and health. Below 30% relative humidity begins to dry out the nasal passages and our sinuses which can lead to more colds and flu susceptibility. If you are COPD, have allergies or have respiratory...
Home Improvement Library, Roofing, Venting & Circulation
Asphalt shingles can last from 12 – 30 years, depending on the conditions around your home. But when only a portion of the shingles have failed prematurely, it suggests that the problem is not with the roofing material but with your attic ventilation. The roof...
Home Improvement Library, Venting & Circulation
Not to worry, this is pretty regular stuff. I suggest you contact a home inspector that is a member of American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). Their national website will lead you to many reputable members in St. Louis. They typically offer radon testing as part...
