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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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Securing a Roof
Loss of the roof causes the greatest amount of damage during hurricanes. Construction techniques have been developed for ... |
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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, ... |
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The Roofing Process: The Basics
While no two roofing jobs are exactly alike, all share one basic premise: when completed it cannot leak. |
 
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Tour of I'On Architecture
The neighborhood of I'On is built around a myriad of architectural styles and designs. Bob shows us some of these variations ... |
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Touring Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Massachusetts
Tina Packer, president of Shakespeare & Company, gives Bob a tour of the grounds of the Spring Lawn Mansion in Lennox, ... |
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Under-Roof and Attic Insulation
The insulating barrier under the roof protects against heat loss and air infiltration. Deciding which type of insulation to ... |
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What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a serious health risk—and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the ... |
