Robert Policht instructs on how to use these design features of many peaked-roof houses to help to relieve toxic gases, byproducts of combustion, smoke, heat and fire.

There are different kinds of vents to consider: Gable/louvers vents Louvers are covered openings that allow air to escape the attic.

Louvers are covered openings that allow air to escape the attic. They are located on the gable (non load-bearing) ends of the house and allow limited airflow. This system relies on wind direction ...

Gable vents, which often have much bigger wooden louvers and go in the walls where the roof peaks, can work for both intake and exhaust by encouraging air flow from one end of the attic to the other.

Work will include replacing fascia, soffit, gutters, downspouts, all fixed glass windows and louver vents on gable ends. Also, the project will include painting the building exterior, including ...