Roof Flashing

FHB Podcast Segment: Control Condensation With Exterior Insulation
The Fine Homebuilding Podcast team chats about how to prevent roof sheathing from rotting.
Flashing-Tape Cutter
If you don't have the size tape you need, build this slicing tool with scrap boards and a utility knife.
Finding the Roof Leak
It started with the roofers not removing the old layer of shingles.
Watertight Chimney Cricket
Easy-to-make tools simplify the framing, while time-tested flashing techniques make it last a lifetime.
Do I Need a Gutter Apron?
Learn why installing a gutter apron is crucial for protecting your roof and fascia from rot and water damage.
Podcast 571: Pooling on Flat Roofs, Irrigation Timers, and Single-Pane Windows
Respirators, Icelandic heat pumps, ponding flat roofs, irrigation timers, and replacing windows.
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Simplify the Wall-to-Roof Transition With ZIP System
Travis Brungardt and Joe Cook detail how Huber Engineered Woods family of products were used to create the air and water barrier at FHB House Kansas.
Choosing the Right Construction Tape for the Job
Keeping out air and water for the long haul requires using seam and flashing tape the right way.
Detailed Assemblies for an Airtight Small Home
Designer Amber Westerman shares drawings and details for building a high-performing slab-on-grade foundation, double-stud wall, and truss roof with nontoxic materials.
Sealed Roof Decks and Fortified Systems
Understand how to best protect your homes in severe weather, and possibly save money in the process.

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