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.

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.

Standing Out in a Crowded Market: Roofing Contractors Use Attic-Ventilation Inspections to Differentiate Themselves From Competitors

Paul Scelsi

September 2, 2015

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For residential roofing contractors, there are multiple excellent reasons to conduct an attic-ventilation inspection — as long as it’s safe and practical to do so.

Selling Attic Ventilation to Homeowners

Paul Scelsi

February 9, 2015

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What’s a residential roofing contractor to do if he knows his potential customer’s attic needs better ventilation (or ventilation period!) but the homeowner disagrees?

Attic Ventilation Mistakes Caught on Camera

Paul Scelsi

October 9, 2014

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One of the most popular portions of Air Vent’s annual educational seminars for roofing professionals – Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™ – is installation tips.

Attic Ventilation: Airing it Out

Fifteen Years of Attic Ventilation Seminars can teach you a Lot About Roofing Contractors

Paul Scelsi

September 12, 2013

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After more than 600 seminars across 44 states and Canada, here’s what we’ve learned about roofing contractors.

Vent or Seal the Attic?

Ease of Installation Is Only One of Several Variables That Support Venting

Paul Scelsi

January 7, 2013

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The International Residential Building Code (IRC) is the predominant single-family residential building code in the United States.

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Paul Scelsi

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Focused On Attic Airflow

Top Ten Air Vent Tips for Roofers From the Field

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

What About Roofs in the South?

How to Fight Ice Dams

Standing Out in a Crowded Market: Roofing Contractors Use Attic-Ventilation Inspections to Differentiate Themselves From Competitors

Selling Attic Ventilation to Homeowners

Attic Ventilation Mistakes Caught on Camera

Attic Ventilation: Airing it Out

Vent or Seal the Attic?

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