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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 Trusses for Strength and Span
An engineered roof truss system is two to three times stronger than conventional stick framing and will ensure that a house ... |
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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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Shingles with Design
Behind the Scenes - Habitat for Humanity |
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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 Water Heating
Solar water heaters, sometimes called solar domestic hot water systems, may be a good investment for you and your family. |
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Standing-Seam Metal Roof Basics
Behind the Scenes - Vermont Farmhouse |
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Standing-Seam Metal Roofs
When a standing-seam metal roof is used to cap off a home, garage, or other structure, the builder’s axiom “water always wins” ... |
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Standing-Seam Shingle Roof
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
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Structural Adhesives to Strengthen Roof Sheathing
Most existing houses contain a weak link in the connection of the roof sheathing to the rafters or roof trusses. This makes ... |
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Supervise the Work on Your Home
It’s important to oversee the work that is done on your home. Start with a contract that protects you and your pocketbook. ... |
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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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Thermospa Rooftop Retreat
Behind the Scenes - Elmwood Neighborhood |
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Tubular Skylights: Installation Basics
Easy installation and no-cost lighting makes tubular skylights an easy alternative to traditional roof windows. |
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Velux Ventilating Skylights
Behind the Scenes - Dream Garage |
