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07/25/2025

Resource Alert...Storm Season

An important aspect of building an above-code FORTIFIED Roof is the ventilation. The experts at AirVent Inc. examine ventilation's role in building robust roofs that better resist severe weather.

07/24/2025

Found in the Field...

3 different types of attic exhaust vents on 1 roof above a shared/common attic. Instead, pick the most suitable type for the roof and run with it. Thanks for finding and sharing this common mistake called "short-circuiting the attic airflow," Nate Donahue, Simpatico Roofing and Consulting, Grand Rapids, MI.

07/23/2025

Tip of the Week...

There 5 different types of attic exhaust vents to choose from (box vents, wind turbines, gable vents, power fans, ridge vents). On this roof above one common attic, are 8 box vents the most suitable choice?

Thanks for finding and sharing this, Jake Jacobson, SF5 Construction, Little Elm, TX.

07/22/2025

Fortified-compliant vents pass stringent weather infiltration testing. Learn more about Fortified and its benefits at AirVent University.

https://gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/air-vent-university/

07/21/2025

Podcast REWIND...Episode 2/June 2020 "Top 10 Residential Attic Ventilation Tips from the Field"

Episode 2: The most qualified people to offer tips and guidance for avoiding mistakes and callbacks are the very people who have first-hand experience with t...

07/18/2025

And the winner is...

Congratulations to Cindi Ousley our randomly selected $50 winner in "Trivia Time & FREE Giveaway." Cindi, your gift card is ready to US Mail to you.

Thanks for playing everyone. Please check back because we do this every few weeks just for AirVent Facebook Friends. For the record, 54% of American adults get at least some of their news through social media. Have a super weekend, everyone.

07/17/2025

FREE SWAG Opportunity...

Take our latest Pop Quiz about the benefits of "Fortified"-compliant vents and ten random participants will score FREE SWAG. Check out our other Lesson Plans & Quizzes, too. It all happens on campus of AirVent University -- where the learning is always fun & 24/7.

https://gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/air-vent-university/

07/16/2025

Found in the Field...

The 2nd most common mistake in attic ventilation: MIXING EXHAUST types above a common attic. It short-circuits the airflow and could cause weather infiltration.

Pick the best vent type suited for the roof/attic and run with it.

Thanks for finding and sharing this, Trevor Atwell, Atwell Exteriors, Greenville, NC.

07/15/2025

Tip of the Week...

"Client was wondering why the attic was hot after the last roofer 'installed' ridge vent." -- JR Lynch, Fortress Exteriors, Fishers, IN

It doesn't matter what exhaust vent is "installed" if the airflow opening is not cut into the roof deck. Homeowners, look up while in the attic and see if there is an airflow opening for the vent. If there isn't, talk to the installer.

Thanks for finding and sharing this, JR.

07/14/2025

It's "Trivia Time & FREE Giveaway"

To play please submit an answer to the Trivia Q posted on AirVent's page July 14. We'll randomly pick the winner from among all submitted answers on Friday, July 18 -- no matter the accuracy of your answer!

The Prize: $50 MasterCard Gift Card.

The Q: What percentage of American ADULTS get at least some of their news from social media?

Please keep this fun by avoiding any research. Just wing it. Spread the word. Tell a friend. Someone will win $50 this Friday. Good Luck!

07/11/2025

Why FORTIFIED?

Enjoy our current podcast episode.

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07/10/2025

Found in the Field...

Using Box Vents (can vents, pot vents, turtle vents) low on the roof as intake is OK as long as the vent manufacturer has tested it for that application. Our next Podcast episode, AirVent University Lesson Plan & Pop Quiz will focus on this very topic soon.

In the meantime, thank you for finding and sharing this example, Mark Duncan, Hudson Bay Construction, Fulshear, TX.