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A Panelized Home: When Weather Strikes
Foul weather hits the site before the roof is finished, forcing some fast-paced work to seal out the elements so interior work ... |
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Choosing and Using a Pressure Washer
These handy tools are a great way to handle heavy-duty cleaning jobs around the house. Here is what you need to know to choose ... |
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Fireplace Safety
More than one-third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel-fired appliances as primary heat sources in their ... |
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How to Inspect and Repair Your Roof
Inspecting your roof in the fall and the spring will help you spot potential problems before they develop into full-blown ... |
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How to Prevent and Fix Roof Leaks
A leaking roof can be a serious problem for the home. Routine inspection of the roof and quick repair of leaks will prevent ... |
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Prefabricated Chimney Rain Caps
Prefabricated chimneys for heating systems, and for fireplaces, are equipped with rain caps to keep rain water from entering ... |
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Protecting Your Roof Framing from Wind
Gable end roofs are more susceptible to damage by high winds than hip roofs or flat roofs. The gable end presents a large ... |
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Roof Terms and Terminology
A roof is made up of many details that come together to define a home and its style. Reading a roof right means understanding ... |
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Roofing Contractor
When hiring a roofing contractor, the lowest-bidder is not always the best for the job. Roofers with good insurance, good ... |
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Roofing Failure
The number one cause of problems with roofing products is faulty installation and the leading installation problem is ... |
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Roofing Materials
Cost, ease of installation and appearance are all factors when choosing a roofing material. |
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Roofing Options
When it's time for a new roof, you've got a lot of new choices these days, many of which will last more than 50 years. New ... |
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Roofs and Hurricanes
Regardless of your roof type, hurricane straps are designed to help hold the roof to the walls. Ask your builder to install ... |
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Roofs: Design, Function and Maintenance
A good roof is graceful, it's good-looking, and it ages well. To realize that end, however, you'll need to do three things: ... |
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Rubber Slate Roof
Rubber slate can be a good choice when re-roofing a Victorian. Made from the same material as car bumpers, rubber slate can ... |
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Shingle Fix
When repairing smaller tears in roof shingles, apply a thin bead of roof cement both under and over the tear, then smooth out ... |
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Shingle Installation
When installing roof shingles, do not nail above the sealant strips or the mid-section of the shingle. |
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Six Steps to Better Roof Protection
The weak link in most existing houses is in the connection of the roof sheathing to the rafters or roof trusses. |
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Solar Collectors or Photovoltaics for Residential Use
With fuel prices skyrocketing, now is a good time for homeowners to consider photovoltaics—electricity generating solar ... |
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Strong Roofs
How you put the roof together is just as important as the materials you use. When framing and sheathing the roof, for example, ... |
