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Many homes today have wood shingle or shakes roofs.
When you're struggling to keep your home comfortable and dry, inadequate ventilation can be a big factor. Installing turbine roof vents could be your solution.
Black streaking is caused by algae that can over time destroy the integrity of your shingles.
Replacing your roof or designing a new home, one of these roofing types is sure to inspire you.
There's more than one way to cover your head.
It's easy to miss signs of a roof in disrepair--until it isn't.
The fascia is the final add-on that needs to be made when finishing installing a roof.
Make it easier to install roof insulation.
Many types of kits are available at hardware supply stores.
Say so long to snowy roofs with these handy hacks.
A tin roof can make your home feel like an oven.
When constructing a hip roof, one of your tasks is to cut the rafters that act as supports to the roof cover. As a roof specialist knows, there are three kinds of cuts that can be done to the roof timber. You have a “seat cut”, that is at a horizontally-level angle, a “plumb cut”, that is at
A door canopy is a cover that protects an exterior door.
Find out if this less expensive option is right for you.
A seat cut is a cut made in a rafter, specifically at the bottom of the rafter.
The key to building a proper roof truss is spacing. This comprehensive doit yourself guide will help you measure and install your trusses with ease.