Most building codes do not allow for your clother dryer vent to terminate any where other that the exterior of the structure. Vent termination in an attic or garage is not acceptable and should be corrected as soon as possible.

Cleaning a blocked or restricted vent system reduces drying time which increases the efficiency of the dryer.

I checked my attic insulation and it seems wet. How can I dry it and make sure it is still in good condition.

Yes. During the installation of your roof we can add power vents or low profile static vents to help cool your attic. (Because each roof/attic layout is different, please contact a salesman for more details concerning vents.)

Yes! The load capacity of the trusses above attached, enclosed garages with ceiling acces typically have the same capacity requirements as the rest of the residential roof.

It depends on how long your vents run to the outside of the building, but generally it is suggested you at least inspect, if not clean, them once a year.

Yes, the ridge vent must have at least an equal amount of soffit ventilation to balance the airflow. There can be more soffit ventilation, but NEVER less soffit ventilation then ridge ventilation. See our General Installation Instructions for examples of different soffit vent configurations.

Yes, proper installation of a dryer exhaust is to vent outdoors through the closest sidewall possible. Venting up and through an attic is not recommended as warm air is caused to pass through a cool space and long or excessive lengths of duct will result in decreased efficiency of your dryer.

We occasionally find a dryer vent in a town house that just dumps its moisture laden exhaust into the attic. Given that a typical dryer load has 1/2-gallon of water, This problem should be corrected ASAP because water damage, even mold and mildew, can develop. There's also the opposite problem of a fire starting when the lint dries into a highly flammable state. Return to top of Q & A Page

Make the site unattractive to Mother Squirrel by using several of these tips: Leave lights on; Place a portable radio nearby set to a rock station, turning the volume on high; Knot up some rags or old socks, sprinkle them generously with ammonia and place them around the area. Without damaging the nest, gently move it 3-5" with a broom, so the mother knows it's been disturbed. Squirrels usually have an alternative nest site to which they can move their babies.

Even friends (and the space they can offer) have their limits. Can you be sure everything is 100% safe and accessible? And how secure, clean and dry is your garage? Will everything fit in? (How about your car?!)

Finishing off an existing attic, basement, or garage may seem like a great way to create more living space, but it is important to do some 'homework' first. Check on the zoning and building requirments early in the process. You will save a lot of time and money knowing about County building standards in advance. Existing conditions could make it expensive, difficult, or even impossible for you to change your attic, basement, or garage into living space.

Most animals gain access through pre-existing holes in rotten wood or loose panels. An animal usually opts to take up residence in your attic or garage because it wants a dark, quiet, warm place where it can be undisturbed. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to convince the animal to relocate. If it is winter, we recommend leaving the animal alone until the season warms; it may have a hard time finding a new home.

The general consensus is that it is ok these vents are open on foreign versions of the car for functional purposes. you must remove the hood scoop in order for some front strut tower bars to fit. Some have chosen to replug the hole durring the winter or add screen to keep stuff out. If you have the stock air filter, yes. If running with an aftermarket cone style filter, maybe.

The ridge vent should not be used with other roof mounted or gable end vents. They can disrupt the air flow through the attic. A properly setup ridge/soffit vent system does not need to have power roof vents to help move hot air out of the attic. Whole house fans work great with a ridge/soffit vent system. We do not consider them the same thing as the power roof vents.

First thing is to use the check list at these pages for your door type. Tell us the answer - e-mail or 'phone if you have some questions not answered here - and we will ensure that you do not make any wrong choices.

The Attic is located at Surfside Presbyterian Church on the second level of the new hall (the one perpendicular to bypass 17).

In our opinion, "stupid" is a pretty fair assessment of venting a clothes dryer exhaust through the roof. Your home's builder has made it impossible for you to perform necessary inspections of the exhaust hood. You should, for example, regularly inspect the hood to gauge air flow or the presence of nesting birds.

Yes, the ridge vent should be covered with shingles or a cap of your choice (metal, slate, tile, etc.).

Typically, we recommend that you place a large louvered vent opposite the door, towards the top of the greenhouse. If you then place two or more base vents low to the ground (on either side of the door, for example), you get a natural ground- up ventilation. A solar opener can be attached to the louvered vent, in order to better regulate the temperature. We recommend that you close the base vents during cold weather.

Everyone has their own comments regarding the drying of cloth diapers. We recommend that you dry your pocket diapers as often as you want to. I personally dry mine on high with every wash. Drying your diapers in the dryer will actually help to keep them functioning perfectly. Lay back of diaper at baby's navel level. Snap top row of snaps on left wing to bottom row of diaper snaps. Fold top of diaper down and snap the top rows of snaps to the middle snap set on wings.

Yes, dryer vents need regular cleaning to be safe and perform properly. They should be cleaned yearly and there are two primary reasons why. Reason number one: According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission there are an average of 16,700 dryer vent fires a year. And the number continues to rise. Why? Most people don't know their dryer vents need to be cleaned. They clean out their lint filter now and then and think that's it.

Bats are among the world's least appreciated and most endangered animals. I suggest that you visit Bat Conservation International's Web site, which has links to a great deal of information on bats, including a link that provides information on how to find a reputable bat removal service -- one that does not harm the bats. Your local university extension office may also provide information and assistance. Our Web site contains much information on bats.

Yes. Towel dry after shampooing, apply the Cleanser/Conditioner, and then set the dryer on medium or low.

Makes you more comfortable: Whether your footwear gets wet because of Mother Nature’s whims or because humans happen to perspire, damp footwear or gear is just plain uncomfortable. Wet footwear has been proven to promote painful blisters and offers a habitat to contaminants such as bacteria and fungus that can cause skin irritations like athlete’s foot. By removing moisture, the PEET Dryer makes your footwear and gear more comfortable.

The Original, Propane and Multi PEET® Dryers draw room temperature air in through vents in the base. The air is gently warmed, just enough to engage natural thermal convection to cause it to rise up through the AirChambers and into the PEET DryPorts™. The DryPorts are designed to thoroughly circulate the air, safely and silently removing wet, sweat and odor, while you sleep.

Household safe. UL listings and CSA certifications ensure safe operation when our products are used as intended. Family safe. Utilizing natural thermal convection, PEET Dryers do not get hot-to-the-touch, so they do not pose a hazard to children (or pets for that matter). Material safe.

Hardly. The PEET Dryer is an extremely energy-efficient product. The Original PEET® Dryer uses less electricity than a low wattage household light bulb (36 watts). Visit our Product section to learn the wattage use of each PEET Dryer product. The Original PEET® Dryer — still our best-selling model — dries gear naturally, with gentle, thermal convection.