Where Are You Losing Heat This Winter?
HGTV has captivated millions across North America. The home improvement, design, and real estate shows give people an easy way to learn about the processes of home buying and renovating.
Mike Holmes of the DIY Network series Holmes Makes it Right shows homeowners where other inspectors and contractors have failed. In one episode, Holmes takes the homeowners outside in the middle of winter. There is snow piled on each roof in the neighborhood except that of the homeowner.
What does this mean? Holmes explains that snow piling on your roof is a good sign. It means that the heat is not escaping through your roof and melting the snow. It is normal for some melting to occur around ventilation and exhaust structures, but there shouldn't be any bare patches on the roof. …show more content…
The results are astounding. Most of their home's heat is rising into the attic and through the roof of the home.
For many, heat loss is a serious problem. As a homeowner, the best thing that you can do to ensure that you are not experiencing gross heat loss trough your attic is to check your roof just after a fresh snow.
Additionally, you can request an energy audit from a professional. Many cities, counties and utility companies offer free energy audits to residents and customers. If heat loss is found, measures can be taken to ensure that your home is more energy
HGTV has captivated millions across North America. The home improvement, design, and real estate shows give people an easy way to learn about the processes of home buying and renovating.
Mike Holmes of the DIY Network series Holmes Makes it Right shows homeowners where other inspectors and contractors have failed. In one episode, Holmes takes the homeowners outside in the middle of winter. There is snow piled on each roof in the neighborhood except that of the homeowner.
What does this mean? Holmes explains that snow piling on your roof is a good sign. It means that the heat is not escaping through your roof and melting the snow. It is normal for some melting to occur around ventilation and exhaust structures, but there shouldn't be any bare patches on the roof. …show more content…
The results are astounding. Most of their home's heat is rising into the attic and through the roof of the home.
For many, heat loss is a serious problem. As a homeowner, the best thing that you can do to ensure that you are not experiencing gross heat loss trough your attic is to check your roof just after a fresh snow.
Additionally, you can request an energy audit from a professional. Many cities, counties and utility companies offer free energy audits to residents and customers. If heat loss is found, measures can be taken to ensure that your home is more energy