2025 Official AirVent Seminar Preview
What you'll learn
This is a technical overview of the various benefits of a balanced attic ventilation system and how to properly specify and install it. The program includes installation tips, how to calculate if there is enough ventilation, real-life case studies, answers to frequently asked questions, and a Q & A period.
Why Ventilate the Attic?
Picking the Right Vent for the Project
How Much Attic Ventilation is Needed?
Case Studies & Field Stories + More!
Earn Continuing Education Credits (see FAQs below)

Speaker

Speaker
Paul Scelsi
Marketing Communications Manager

Paul Scelsi is marketing communications manager at AirVent. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Since 1998 he has served as the Attic Ventilation: Ask the Expert™ seminar leader, presenting nearly 1,000 seminars to thousands of industry professionals across North America. Paul is the chairperson of the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association Ventilation Task Force. He hosts the podcast Airing it Out with AirVent (Cell: 214-435-5857; Email: pscelsi@gibraltar1.com).

Testimonial
This seminar was extremely helpful and confidence building.
Tim Wilde, Sexton Roofing
Northhampton, MA
One thing I learned is balanced airflow is the key to a healthy roof!
Andrew Shive, J&L Building Materials
York, PA
Most interesting to me was the science behind attic ventilation.
Adam Jacobs, Openbox Roofing
Indianapolis, IN
I especially liked the ranking/uses of different types of vents based on the roofing project.
Shawn Gressly, SRS Distribution
North Charleston, SC
This seminar is always a good refresher. Loved the tip to recheck the insulation after new vents are added.
Tracy Pionek, True North Roofing
Cottage Grove, MN
This seminar covers it all. Especially liked the examples of poor practices.
Mark David Garagiola, The Design Group
Bloomfield Hills, MI
FAQs About AirVent’s Ask the Expert In-Person Seminar Registration Process
Registration is exclusively through our website https://help.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ate-registration-2025
Yes. AirVent encourages you to bring anyone you think would benefit from the seminar. Please officially register for yourself and all guests so we can plan for seating and food accordingly.
Yes. If you provide an email address at the time of your registration an auto-generated email will be sent to you shortly after you register. But the confirmation email will only be sent to the email address provided.
No. The seminar and the food are both free.
The seminar is 2 hours long. Thirty minutes before the seminar starts FREE food is served. The entire schedule of our annual 1st quarter seminars can be found on
https://help.gibraltarbuildingproducts.com/ate-registration-2025
No. AirVent does not provide directions. However, you can find a map to the hotel address using the Internet. The hotel address can be found on the email you will receive after registration
Will I receive a Certificate of Attendance? Yes, but only if you submit a Feedback Form at the end of the seminar before leaving the seminar and provide an email address. Certificates of Attendance are delivered exclusively via email.

Every attendee who submits a Feedback Form and provides an email address receives a Certificate of Attendance within 3-4 weeks. You can submit a copy of that Certificate to any organization you belong to and ask if they will grant continuing education credits. The following organizations currently recognize AirVent’s seminar as suitable for continuing education credits:

• American Society of Home Inspectors (2 credits)

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (1.5 credits)

• American Institute of Building Design (2 credits)

• International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (1.5 credits)

• American Institute of Architects (2 hours in the category of “Health, Safety & Welfare” if attendees submit their AIA number on the Air Vent Feedback Form the day of the seminar)