Airing it Out with AirVent

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Jul 2026

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Airing it Out with AirVent is a podcast focusing on residential attic ventilation best practices, tips, and solutions. It is an extension of our popular Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert in-person seminars held for residential roofing professionals across North America every winter.

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July 30, 2026Episode 6222 min

Attic Ventilation Knowledge is a Game Changer

Attic ventilation can be a game changer for a roofing company. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , the owner of a Chicago-area roofing company shares how he has reaped the benefits of balanced airflow. A special thank you to our podcast guest John Sterba , owner, Great Roofing, Joliet, IL, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

June 29, 2026Episode 6117 min

Common Attic Ventilation Mistakes and the Fixes

Attic ventilation mistakes happen. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , a Detroit-area remodeler shares a handful of common ones his team sees and fixes. A special thank you to our podcast guest Gary Muehling , president, MI Remodelers, Orion Township, MI, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

May 28, 2026Episode 605 min

Attic Ventilation for a Mansard Roof

In our survey of the trickiest roof designs for proper attic ventilation, mansard roofs made the list. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , we share tips we collected from residential roofing contractors who have worked on mansard roofs. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

April 29, 2026Episode 595 min

Attic Ventilation for a Gambrel Roof

The design of some homes makes attic ventilation tricky. Gambrel roofs are a good example. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , we share tips we collected from residential roofing contractors who have tackled attic ventilation for gambrel roofs. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

December 29, 2025Episode 588 min

Building Widths and Rafter Runs

Ridge vents are an excellent solution for attic exhaust airflow for many styles of roofs. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , we share important notes about using ridge vents factoring in maximum house or building width as well as rafter runs. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

November 25, 2025Episode 577 min

Venting a Knee Wall

Cape Cod or Bungalow style homes sometimes have a knee wall that complicates the attic ventilation path. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , we share some strategies you can use to move air through a knee wall. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

October 30, 2025Episode 567 min

Venting a Cathedral Vaulted Ceiling Attic

Although cathedral vaulted ceilings may not come to mind when we think about venting an “attic,” they actually do have an attic. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent, we explain that a cathedral ceiling attic is the 1.5-inch gap between the roof deck and insulation; and ways to best move the air Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

September 29, 2025Episode 5522 min

We Know Airflow and We’re Sharing that Knowledge

AirVent’s decades-long goal has been to know airflow and share that knowledge. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , we announce a shift to ONE BRAND across Gibraltar-owned companies while continuing our commitment to share knowledge. A special thank you to our podcast guest Donnie Anderson , General Manager, Ventilation, Gibraltar Building Accessories, for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

August 28, 2025Episode 549 min

Cutting the Ridge Vent Airflow Slot: Width & Length

Some in the roofing industry think a wider ridge vent airflow slot is better. It’s not. In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , we explain how the width and length of the ridge vent airflow slot is tied directly to the vent’s maximum Net Free Area capacity and protection from Mother Nature. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.

July 30, 2025Episode 5319 min

It’s OK to Use Exhaust Vents as Intake if…

Is it OK to use attic exhaust vents such as box vents low on the roof for intake ventilation? In this episode of Airing it Out with AirVent , our engineer says it is OK as long as the vent has been tested for that application. A special thank you to our podcast guest Colby Cruz , Product Design Engineer, AirVent/Gibraltar Building Products , for sharing his expertise for this podcast episode! Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Views and opinions expressed by podcast host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official positions, policies, or views of the company, its affiliates, customers, or partners.