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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.
The Rise of Metal Roofing
Long-lasting, lightweight, and resistant to hail and fire, metal makes an ideal roof.
Framing for a “Hot Roof”
An unvented roof brings the attic space into the conditioned envelope.
Wind-Resistant Roof: Eave-Edge Assembly
Damage from a fallen tree gives us an opportunity to see how well the wind-resistant eave-edge assembly is bonded together.
9 Upgrades to Windproof Your Roof
Master these roof-installation details to keep asphalt shingles on and rain out of your house.
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.
Site-Built Shingle Cutter
Made from scrap materials, a shingle cutter can save time when you have to cut lots of starter strips for roof rake edges.
Reroofing Over Zip System Sheathing
You'll need to install an appropriate roofing underlayment over the sheathing.
Of Roof Decks and Duck Boards
As-Built: The History of Home Building
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.

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