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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.
Why I Build: Kelly Stitzer, Roofer
Changing the face of roofing: This third-generation contractor has an unrelenting commitment to quality and to doing jobs right the first time.
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.
Ice-Dam Protection: How Far Up the Roof Slope?
Here's why 3 feet probably isn't high enough to meet code.
Better Boot Flashings Last Longer, Seal Better
If ordinary boot flashings are not durable, shouldn't we use better designed and manufactured ones?
To Create a Clean Roofline, Design from the Roof Down
Design/Build: As the McMansion dwindles in popularity, simpler rooflines are back in fashion.
Snap-Lock Standing-Seam Metal Roof Installation
Factory-made panels and flashing go together without specialty tools or subcontractors.
Replacing an Asphalt Shingle
The job isn’t hard, but it’s not exactly straightforward, either.

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