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Roofing Resources
Take the mystery out of getting roofing done right.
Installing Standing-Seam Roofing and Cladding
Carpenters adapt their tools and water-shedding strategies to work with standing-seam steel panels.
Rain Diverter Protects an Uncovered Exterior Entryway
A simple formed-metal strip fastened under asphalt roof shingles diverts rainwater sideways toward a gutter to keep the area below a little drier.
Through the Roof
Forty five minutes South of San Francisco there exists an entirely different world. Coastal Redwoods grow in quiet ravines where homes dot the sloping hillsides. I spotted this home while…
Podcast 128: Worst. Photo. Shoot. Ever.
Air-sealing a standalone wet sauna, flashing a roof for a breezeway that has unparallel walls, and how to cover exterior insulation below the framing.
Seal Rake-Edge Shingles to Reduce Blow-offs
You can hand-seal the rake shingles down to the drip edge or use a double-sided roofing tape.
Podcast Episode 118 — Inches and Feet
More on the metric system, paint, humidity, sheds, and foundation work. Plus, when is it okay to work on your roof without shoes?
How to Make a Closed No-Cut Valley
Faster than and just as water-resistant as a closed-cut valley...and it looks almost identical.
Ice Barriers Explained: What Materials Can You Use?
The IRC lists two options for an ice barrier, and others may be acceptable too.
Is an Ice Barrier Necessary for My Roof?
An IRC table lists whether or not an ice barrier is required, but not all roofing requires an ice barrier, even in ice-dam territory.

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