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Class 4 Shingles
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 ...
Removing Shingles
Removing Shingles
Removing old, cracked, and brittle shingles for replacement is easy. Here's how: assemble an assortment of flatbars and ...
Roofing Failure
Roofing Failure
The number one cause of problems with roofing products is faulty installation and the leading installation problem is ...
Roofing Options
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 ...
Roofing Shingles
Roofing Shingles
Here's a tip you can use to shingle your own roof. Have a starter course at the edge of the eave, laying the shingles upside ...
Securing a Roof
Securing a Roof
Loss of the roof causes the greatest amount of damage during hurricanes. Construction techniques have been developed for ...
Shingle Fix
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 ...
Shingle Installation
Shingle Installation
When installing roof shingles, do not nail above the sealant strips or the mid-section of the shingle.
Spring Shingles
Spring Shingles
Since roofing shingles are brittle in winter, they may break if you handle or walk on them. This makes spring a good time to ...
Strong Roofs
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, ...
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