Airing it Out with AirVent

Training the members of your team has many benefits. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we discuss how training not only elevates your company day-to-day but also helps the industry your company serves. https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a fu...

Most homeowners only buy a roof once or twice in their lifetimes. But a “Maintenance Program” can put you at their house and on their roof multiple times a year, every year. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss what’s included in a “Maintenance Program” and how it benefits both the homeowner and the roofing contractor. https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcasts Have a...

According to the Better Business Bureau among the most common complaints from homeowners about roofing companies is poor communication and dirty job sites. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss how you can flip those negatives into positive aspects of your business that helps separate you from the competition. https://www.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/podcasts Have a suggestio...

 Social media can be a powerful tool for your business. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss some of the ways to maximize social media, including eye-catching photos showcasing your craft or mistakes to avoid.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar...

 Starting a business from scratch comes with risk and takes a tremendous amount of planning and commitment. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we share one woman’s journey toward ownership in a male-dominated industry.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar...

Often, the interaction between a customer and the Customer Service Department leaves a longer lasting impression than the actual product or service purchased. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , a 43-year Customer Service veteran shares her tips for always making those interactions as positive as possible.   Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic?  Send us your ideas and feedbac...

Obtaining and sharing knowledge about your craft and the role proper attic ventilation plays in a roofing project benefits you, your company, and the homeowner. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , a roofing contractor explains that sharing knowledge with the homeowner is beneficial even if the homeowner hires your competition.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-universit...

 What appears to be fully vented soffit on the house exterior might be solid wood underneath preventing any airflow into the attic. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor explains why the roof has to be replaced including the entire deck because looks can be deceiving. http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts  Have a suggestion for a future...

 Roofing contractors look at a lot of roofs and so do firefighters. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor who spent 15 years as a firefighter shares his first-hand experiences of the critical role attic ventilation can play in the life of the roof and in the outcome of a fire.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts  Have a suggestion for...

 Being the only roofing contractor who brings up proper attic ventilation to the homeowner or submitting a price higher than the other estimates does not make the contractor wrong. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we explain this is an opportunity to explain why they are the right contractor for the project.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts  Have...

Giving back to our communities can include donating time, resources, products, expertise, and more. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we explain how such contributions – small or large – can change lives. 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 feedb...

There’s a time to use attic exhaust box vents or wind turbines or gable vents or power fans. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we explain why none of those categories can match ridge vents in terms of performance, appearance, and cost. 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?...

Similar to a doctor examining a patient to fully understand any health concerns, an attic inspection can help reveal any problems with the health of the attic ventilation system, the roof and more. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, our guest shares the key things to look for during an attic inspection.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to...

When customers CHOOSE to tell their family, friends and neighbors about you, your company, and your outstanding service, you have a powerful word-of-mouth referral. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , our guest calls such customers “Our Loyal Tribe of Raving Fans” and explains how to get more of them. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to psc...

Attic insulation provides thermal benefits to the house and comfort to the people living inside. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we discuss common insulation installation errors that offset those benefits and negatively affect the performance of the attic ventilation.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a...

Every day the average family of four generates 2-4 gallons of water vapor through activities such as showering. But where exactly does the bathroom exhaust fan ductwork take that shower moisture? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we discuss common bathroom exhaust fan mistakes to avoid.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibralt...

The saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” is never truer than photographs of roofing projects. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we discuss how roofing contractors use photography to inform current customers, secure future customers, train new hires, and guide warranty questions.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibralt...

 What is it that separates one residential roofing company from another? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, we discuss the distinguishing aspects as viewed by the companies themselves.  http://airvent.com/index.php/education/air-vent-university/podcasts Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com  Have a suggestion for a futu...

Owning a roofing business or managing the overall operations is a major responsibility. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we share tips from experienced roofing contractors – some of them owners themselves – with the goal of a smooth start and long-lasting success.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a sugge...

Handling a negative customer review can be tricky business – whether the review is true or false. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we examine the timing of responding to negative reviews and how to turn it into a positive. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback at pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us y...

Homeowners are very likely going to have questions about the roof estimate including the attic ventilation portion of it. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we role play a homeowner/roofing contractor conversation about the estimate. Will the contractor’s answers help the homeowner understand the scope of work and agree with the contractor’s proposal?  Have a suggestion for a future...

How do you know if the attic ventilation system is working properly in the summer months? How hot should it be in the attic compared to the outside temperature peak of day during the warmer months? In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we discuss what’s a reasonable attic temperature in the summer when the attic ventilation system is balanced with intake and exhaust vents.  Have a sugge...

Proper attic ventilation helps protect the roof covering on the house, the roof deck, the attic insulation and more. It also helps to save energy. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent, a roofing contractor shares one homeowner’s story in which the electric bill was reduced 25%. Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback to pscelsi@gibraltar1.com . Have...

Balanced attic ventilation with equal amounts of intake and exhaust airflow can help the shingles on the roof meet their full life expectancy. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , roofing professionals report a 24% reduction in shingle life and many documented problems to the shingles due to improper attic ventilation.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas a...

Paying to replace a storm-damaged roof without also paying to bring the attic ventilation up to minimum building code standards is purchasing a sub-par roof. In this episode of Airing it Out with Air Vent , we discuss how contractors are convincing homeowner’s insurance to pick up the full tab on behalf of homeowners.  Have a suggestion for a future Podcast topic? Send us your ideas and feedback t...