Whether you manage a house, apartment, condo, or other types of home, you are all too familiar with the unique challenges HOAs and property management companies face – and we are too. The good news is that you can do several things to combat these unique challenges, and it all starts in the attic. […]
There were many great things about the Roarin’ 20s that we still appreciate, but knob-and-tube wiring isn’t one of them. Knob-and-tube systems, also known as K&T, were used from the 1880s to around the 1940s and still exist in older homes. This electrical system incorporates ceramic knobs that hold wires in place and uses ceramic […]
You may think of your attic as nothing more than an extra space to store holiday decorations, but it is actually an integral part of your overall roofing system. Your attic ventilation system has a significant impact on the comfort of your home during hot summer weather and the longevity of the roof itself. Attic […]
For many homes in Seattle, there’s an open space in your home that’s likely been left unused. If you’re finding yourself crowding your garage and the closets of your house, your attic has the potential to be an entirely new storage space. An attic remodeling project can be tricky, depending on the home. However, with […]
Summer is here, and so are the high temperatures to match. Now more than ever, to fix, you need to ensure your HVAC system is ready to combat the heat, but if your attic has excess moisture, it won’t be up for the job. In addition to putting strain on your HVAC system, excess humidity […]
Air ducts are like the lungs of the home. Without them, there would be no passageway for heating, air conditioning, and ventilation to deliver and remove air from the rooms in your home. Air ducts ensure acceptable indoor air quality and thermal comfort, but not all air ducts (and ductwork) are created equal. Ductwork, for example, […]
Did you know that the attic is one of the most common places where fires originate? It’s true. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) estimates more than 10,000 attic fires occur in the United States alone every year. With a statistic like that, it’s no wonder why knowing how to prevent attic fires is so […]
Spring is here, and the birds are chirping in the trees! While beautiful and melodic in the great outdoors, those same birds can be trouble if they make their way into your attic. Not only do they carry potentially harmful parasites and diseases, but their nesting also makes an absolute mess in your attic! The […]
An attic fan, also known as an attic cooling fan or attic circulation fan, is a fan installed on the ceiling of your attic. Attics fans draw hot, humid air from your attic, moving it outside. Not only do attic fans provide much-needed ventilation in your attic, but attic fans can help improve the performance […]
Attic fires are a surprisingly common occurrence, even beyond states known for higher attic fire risks like California, Oregon, and Washington. In fact, according to FEMA, there are approximately 10,000 attic fires each year in the United States alone. Of these attic fires, electrical issues and nature make up 43% and 16%, respectively. But no matter […]
