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Mitigating Damage from Wind, Rain, and Flood
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
 
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Photovoltaic Roofing Shingles Installed
Bob checks in on the Habitat for Humanity Blitz project in Yonkers, New York. He talks with Deane Evans of the Partnership for ... |
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Photovoltaic Shingles
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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Photovoltaic Shingles
A new concept in solar power, photovoltaic shingles, can help protect your home from the elements while generating ... |
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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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Preventing Mold
Because today's new houses are built to allow less air infiltration than older homes, mold growth has become a concern. ... |
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Protecting the Roof With a Synthetic Underlayment
Sandro Di Pede of Interwrap explains the new technology behind roofing underlayments like the Titanium UDL being used on the ... |
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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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Re-roof Nailing
Re-roofing is an opportunity to retrofit your home to prevent wind and water damage. After removing the old roof covering, ... |
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Repairing Water Spots
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Water spots on ceilings and walls aren’t just unsightly—they can be a symptom of ... |
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Replacing the Roof: Sheathing to Asphalt Shingles and Skylight Installation
Bob flashed back to the installation of the new roof. First the crew removed the old layers of roofing material from the barn. ... |
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Rigid Roof Insulation Installation
Bob helps Ryley install the roof insulation and the "jet blocks" of false rafter tails. Bob discusses the advantages of this ... |
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Roof Framing for Hurricane Safety
Bob goes inside with Ed to look at the roof framing details designed to meet Florida hurricane codes. Perfortated strapping is ... |
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Roof Framing for Hurricane Safety with Reflective Sheathing for Energy Savings
Bob meets with Brian Redding of the APA-Engineered Wood Association and they look at the roof framing techniques for resisting ... |
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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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Roof Types
The type and shape of the roof on your home can help determine how well it will perform during a severe windstorm.
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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 ... |
