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Attic Ventilation is NOT Just a Summertime Concern

Balanced Attic Ventilation Helps Fight Wintertime Moisture and Ice Dams

Paul Scelsi

February 17, 2012

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If you shower, cook, wash dishes, clean, do laundry – if you breathe – inside your home, you’re generating water vapor.

Keeping Algae at Bay

Atlas Teams Up With 3M to Offer Lifetime Limited Warranty Against Algae Growth

Chris King

October 13, 2011

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You can see those ugly black streaks on roofs almost everywhere. Algae is a problem in most of the country, especially in hot, humid climates, and once it takes hold, it’s hard to get rid of, so prevention is the goal.

A Green and Dry World

Paul Shipp Phd

August 18, 2011

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You often hear the term “green building” as consumers seek to purchase homes that are often built using recycled materials or are low in energy usage. Both are important goals, but they must be pursued in a way that preserves a home’s ability to manage and repel moisture.

What's in the Attic?

August 18, 2011

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Residential re-roofing contractors are by definition working on a building that could have underlying problems, including improper ventilation, undiagnosed roof leaks and mold.

Myths about Mold

August 18, 2011

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The RSMC has compiled a list of myths about mold. These four points will address builder and owner concerns as it relates to the “M” word.

Mold Testing and Sampling: The R&R Q&A

August 18, 2011

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The best way to keep mold at bay is to control moisture. But even the most diligent homeowner or facility manager can’t plan for every situation. If a moisture issue does lead to mold growth and the need for remediation, testing can help ensure that the affected areas have been properly remediated.

Atlas Roofing Introduces Pristine Shingles Featuring The Scotchgard™ Algae Resistant Roofing System

August 18, 2011

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Quick! Look up at your roof! Is it dirty, streaky, stained, and downright ugly? If you answered yes to any of the above, then chances are your home is being attacked by algae - a living organism growing on what was once likely a beautiful roof.

Atlas Roofing Corporation

July 5, 2011

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Atlas Pristine Shingle Products now feature Scotchgard Protector by 3M, offering lifetime protection against algae staining.

Ventilating Cathedral Ceilings

Gary Urbanski

April 24, 2009

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Ventilating today's cathedral ceilings is more of a challenge than ventilating regular roofs. Because of the isolated air spaces in rafter cavities, cathedral ceilings are especially prone to moisture damage - posing unique ventilation problems.