Ventilation: Attics, Basements and Crawlspaces Inspections

Proper ventilation of a home, or any structure for that matter, is essential to its well-being and long life. Without proper ventilation, the structural members of a building can be destroyed in a relatively short time (2 to 5 years in severe cases). The following pages outline some of the issues to keep in mind when evaluating your home’s ventilation capabilities.