Author name: Jay Werdesheim

When you ask anyone in the Pacific Northwest how to prevent roof moss and attic mold, you’ll hear the same canned response: add more ventilation. It sounds logical. More airflow equates to more drying, right?  Unfortunately, this is one of those local myths that refuse to die. Over the past decade, working in attics from […]

You probably go up to your attic once in a while, maybe to stash away your old stuff, check for a leak, or swap a faulty bulb, and everything seems fine and normal. After all, if no one can see it, it shouldn’t matter. But what if, in these moments of neglect, your attic is

It’s fun to watch squirrels scurrying across the yard or playing the “should I or shouldn’t I cross the road?” game.  But these animals are way less fun if they decide to make your home their own. Squirrels and other rodents are common attic pests that can wreak all sorts of havoc on your home,

For homeowners in the Pacific Northwest, proper ventilation is key for beating damp winters and muggy summers. But it can be hard to know which attic ventilation tips are helpful — and which are just plain myth. Especially when it comes to cost savings. Here are five debunked attic ventilation myths to help keep your

Ever heard the scratching, walking sound in the middle of the night from your roof and ignored it as a figment of your imagination? Or have you noticed your energy bills keep climbing month by month, and you wonder if you’ve accidentally left every window open?  Yes, we have all been there, and surprisingly, we

Attic mold begins when moisture persists, heat rises, and air can’t move freely. It clings to rafters, insulation, or roof boards, often remaining out of sight until damage has already occurred. The bigger problem is when spores move into your living spaces and mix with the air your family breathes. So what happens then? Health

When most homeowners think about air quality, they focus on HVAC filters, open windows, or dusting. In the Pacific Northwest, with damp winters and humid summers, ventilation in the roof space plays a surprisingly big role in your air quality. Airflow here regulates heat and moisture, protecting your roof and your family’s health. Without above-ceiling

As the Pacific Northwest transitions from its dry summer season, homeowners face just such a critical window for the sake of protecting their homes from all moisture damage when the region enters into the wet season that lies ahead. Given that rainfall increased by a dramatic 242% from September to October (jumping from 1.61“ to

As the crisp autumn air settles down over Seattle and the surrounding Pacific Northwest, another wet, chilly winter is what homeowners begin preparing for. You are now busy raking leaves and planning for holiday gatherings. An attic insulation upgrade is one home improvement job you may choose to give prompt consideration now. Fall timing offers

The Pacific Northwest has also historically been known for having a rainy climate in addition to mild summers. However, recent years saw unprecedented heat events because those events pushed our region’s homes together with their cooling capabilities to the limit. In 2021, the shocking heat dome brought temperatures of 108°F to Seattle. Over 650 lives