An excessively hot attic can soften up the shingle substrate from underneath, allowing the tiny grit particles to slough off more easily than they otherwise would. And that leads to premature aging.

But there are plenty of ways to cool off without breaking the bank, and an attic fan is one of the best. What is an attic fan?

One of the worst places for the heat to build up is in your attic. Temperatures there can reach as high as 130 degrees during the summer.  But there are different ways you can help lower the ...

Answer: Attic ventilation is important for most roof attic areas, but slate roofing is different. Slate is a natural stone material that is quarried and then split by hand. A quality slate shingle ...

Q. Tim, what can you tell me about whole-house fans and attic fans? Do they really work to cool an attic space? I’m not sure which one I should consider one since I have air conditioning. What ...

Other than installing an expensive metal roof, stapling reflective aluminum foil under the attic rafters and adding adequate attic ventilation can help significantly.

Because slate is a natural stone, the heat and humidity normally associated with an attic will not harm the slate. Your problem appears to be one of cooling an upper floor area or finished attic ...

5 On Your Side crawled up into the attic to help you keep your cool. Jennifer Burke, with Koala Insulation, had her tape measure out in the attic of Michael and Ann Shea’s home in St. Charles ...