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Roofing Resources
Learn how to choose the right materials and get the construction details right to install a durable, weathertight roof on any home.
There are few things as important to get right on a house as its roof. From flashing to roof vents, and sheathing to shingles, this comprehensive collection of Fine Homebuilding articles, tips, material reviews, and videos covers everything you need to install or repair a roof right.
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How-To
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How to Estimate Materials for Roofing Projects -
How-To
2
10 Roof Goofs and How to Fix Them -
How-To
3
9 Upgrades to Windproof Your Roof -
How-To
4
Installing Step Flashing to Prevent Roof Leaks -
How-To
5
A Crash Course in Roof Venting -
How-To
6
Is an Ice Barrier Necessary for My Roof? -
How-To
7
A New Roof Over the Old One -
How-To
8
5 Roofs That Will Last a Lifetime -
Design
9
The Rise of Metal Roofing -
How-To
10
Retrofitting a Curbed Skylight -
How-To
11
Direct Water Into Gutters -
Tools & Materials
12
Roof Sheathing: Silver Side Down -
How-To
13
Trimming the Roofline -
How-To
14
Low-Risk Reroof -
How-To
15
Venting a Tricky Old Roof -
How-To
16
Bending and Installing Drip Edges with Flat Seam Copper -
How-To
17
Direct Water Into Gutters With a Kickout Flashing Diverter -
How-To
18
Replacing a Slate Roof -
How-To
19
Tubular Skylight Basics -
How-To
20
Is Through-Fastened Metal Roofing a Good Idea? -
How-To
21
Reroofing Over Zip System Sheathing -
Design
22
Save Energy with a Cool Roof -
How-To
23
How to Make a Closed No-Cut Valley -
How-To
24
Replacing an Asphalt Shingle -
How-To
25
Introduction: How to Replace a Roof -
How-To
26
Sheathing the Roof -
How-To
27
Retrofitting Foam Insulation on a Roof -
How-To
28
How to Remove Lichen and Moss from Your Roof
