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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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Asbestos In Your Home
Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you ... |
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Crowe's Authentic Roof 2000 Roofing
Behind the Scenes - Elmwood Neighborhood |
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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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Global Solar Tour
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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Home Maintenance Checklist
Here's a simple bi-annual "Top to Bottom" checklist to keep your home in shape year round. |
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Louisiana-Pacific TechShield
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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MFM Peel & Seal
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Mitigating Damage from Wind, Rain, and Flood
Behind the Scenes - Lifespan House |
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Photovoltaic Shingles
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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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 Materials
Cost, ease of installation and appearance are all factors when choosing a roofing material. |
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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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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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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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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 ... |
