Paul Scelsi

Paul Scelsi is marketing communications manager at Air Vent Inc., and leader of its Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™ seminars. He’s also chairman of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association Ventilation Task Force. For more information, visit www.airvent.com.

Impact of Attic Ventilation on Shingle Life

Paul Scelsi

April 7, 2021

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Roofing contractors report a 24% reduction in shingle service life and many documented problems in the field.

Caught on Camera: 5 Attic Ventilation Mistakes

Mistakes in installing attic ventilation and how to fix them

Paul Scelsi

October 26, 2020

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Mistakes in installing attic ventilation are more common than you think, and these eagle-eyed roofing contractors spotted some common errors while in the field.

Attic Airflow is a Roof’s ‘Insurance Policy’

Paul Scelsi

June 15, 2020

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By covering attic ventilation costs, insurance companies are protecting their money and both your clients’ property.

What Good are Attic Exhaust Vents

No good without proper intake vents

Paul Scelsi

February 24, 2020

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Ensuring a homeowner has proper ventilation, both exhaust and intake, can lead to positive results for all parties involved.

Roofing Contractors 'Vent' About Homeowners

Air Vent asked roofing contractors to share the one message they’d like to say to a homeowner before arriving to inspect the roof and attic ventilation system.

Paul Scelsi

October 14, 2019

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Air Vent asked roofing contractors to share the one message they’d like to say to a homeowner before arriving to inspect the roof and attic ventilation system.

Focused On Attic Airflow

Roofing Pros Insist Attic Ventilation is a Core Part of their Overall Business

Paul Scelsi

February 27, 2019

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Often an afterthought and sometimes ignored completely during a residential roofing project, attic ventilation could easily be viewed as a non-essential roofing accessory.

Top Ten Air Vent Tips for Roofers From the Field

With Winter Approaching, Roofing Pros Across North America Share their Best Residential Attic Ventilation Tips that have Helped them on the Job

Paul Scelsi

October 1, 2018

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The tips featured here are collected from roofing professionals in residential attic ventilation seminars across North America.

How Roofing Contractors Can Help Clients with Insurance and Attic Ventilation Upgrades

After the Storm

Paul Scelsi

July 13, 2017

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Homeowner's insurance will pay the cost of the new roof and the attic ventilation, but what if the vents that were in place don’t meet code requirements?

What About Roofs in the South?

Paul Scelsi

December 10, 2015

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Balanced attic ventilation is just as important in a southern climate.

How to Fight Ice Dams

Paul Scelsi

December 10, 2015

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Mother Nature usually wins, but these roofing contractors put up a good fight on behalf of homeowners.

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