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Attic ventilation is done to cool the insulated ceiling space in a home. The vents allow air to enter into the space between the ceiling and the roof. This space sometimes has damp air or due to hot weather it gets quite stuffy. The insulation applied in the ceiling space in the attic sometimes produces vapor. The cool air in the from the vents assists in removing this mist air. The vents are done on two opposite walls in the roof space for cross ventilation to take place.

Attic ventilation is done on the gable walls opposite each other. This are the triangular walls in the home after the ring beam. The size of the vent space is about two feet by two and a half feet wide. They are usually timber louvers fixed in a frame work. They should allow air passage into the roof space without letting in rain water.  Read more...

If you want to save time and money on garden or yard lighting, consider solar power lights. These are powered by the sun, charging by day and shining by night, so you won’t have to worry with hiring an electrician to wire your lights or running cables underground to keep them from being an electrical hazard. Solar lighting has become extremely popular in garden and yard decor because solar lights can easily be added to any area without hassle. They are affordable and will last for many years if you buy high quality products.

Another fantastic aspect of solar power lighting is there are now many themes to choose from to brighten your landscape. You’re no longer limited to merely lamps to line your walking paths. Solar power decor items are available in almost any garden design imaginable.  Read more...