Do Not Mix Attic Exhaust Vents
One of the most challenged and disagreed with tips that we offer the roofing industry is this: do not mix different types of attic exhaust…
Articles by Paul Scelsi
Calculating How Many Vents the Attic Needs
I’m not saying doing math is always fun. And I’m certainly not saying math is always easy. But you have to trust me that there…
Tips for Avoiding Dead Ends on Roofing Projects
Discussing attic ventilation requirements with homeowners as part of a roofing project can trigger raised eyebrows, doubt, frustration, and objections — especially if homeowners are…
Avoiding the Top Complaints to the Better Business Bureau
There are two frequent complaints homeowners make to the Better Business Bureau about residential roofing companies: poor communication and dirty jobsites. Joel Patzke and Laura…
Roofing Contractors Give Back to Their Communities
Easterseals Washington needed to replace the roofs on two of its buildings for its Camp Stand By Me facilities in Vaughn, Washington. Patriot Roofing in…
A Word of Caution About Bathroom Ventilation: Is Moisture Being Properly Exhausted to the Outdoors?
Every time we take a shower, it generates water vapor. The longer the shower, the more water vapor. It’s the job of the bathroom exhaust…
Offering Solutions May Not Be the Easy Path, But it’s the Right Path
Greta Bajrami, CEO of Golden Group Roofing, believes that contractors who track down and correct problems with existing roofs will be rewarded by their customers….
Invest in Yourself and Your Business Through Ongoing Training
Kevin Marcano, owner of Marcano Roofing, believes ongoing training is the key to personal and professional success. Photos: Katie Carodine Photography By investing in yourself…
Clearing the Hurdles to an Attic Ventilation Upgrade
New ventilation products on this home were installed as part of a roof replacement completed by Ameritech Services, LLC, Deptford, New Jersey. Photo: Larry Deyo,…
Focused on Proper Residential Attic Ventilation, Roofing Contractors Documented These Mistakes
Since 1998 our best practices in residential attic ventilation seminars have featured the real-world situations roofing contractors are seeing. Here we cover a handful of…