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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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Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles are an economical roofing solution. But shop around, because not all shingles are the same. |
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Blocked Chimney
A blocked chimney can cause combustion by-products to leak into your home, and that is very dangerous to your health. Take few ... |
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Building a Tighter Roof with Roofing Underlayments
Roof underlayments are designed to protect the roof sheathing and structure from moisture and penetration. Advances in ... |
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Cedar Shingle Maintenance
Cedar roofing and siding are a classic building material, and with proper installation, care and maintenance will last 20 or ... |
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Chimney Cap
Putting a chimney cover or chimney cap on top of your flue can save you a lot of money in the long run. The covers keep out ... |
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Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ... |
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Chimney Inspection
A plugged or blocked chimney could cause the products of combustion to back up and filter through your home…and that is very ... |
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Class 4 Shingles
If you are replacing your old, worn out roof covering with new asphalt shingles, make sure they have a Class 4 rating under ... |
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Cooling Your Home Naturally
There are several methods to reduce or even replace the use of an air conditioning system by using non-mechanical ways to keep ... |
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Copper Gutters
Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than ... |
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Gutter Check
Ice that may have formed over the winter in gutters can cause the gutter to pull away from the house as well as break seals in ... |
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Gutter Wire
When inspecting or repairing gutters, take the opportunity to attach narrow gauge chicken wire along the length of the gutters ... |
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House Fans
In the hot summer months, use an attic fan to draw hot air out of the attic. Use a whole-house fan to draw fresh air in ... |
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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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Noisy Roofs
A myth of metal roofing is that it is noisy. Metal roofs with solid sheathing and insulation control noise from rain, hail and ... |
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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
The roof covering, and the deck beneath it, form one of your home's critical shields of protection from high winds and rain. ... |
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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 ... |
