Roof - Construction - Home Building

Adding a Third-Floor Dormer to the Roof

Bob meets up with carpenter Bob Ryley, who is adding two third-floor dormers to the roof in keeping with the house's original one.

Asphalt Roof Shingles Installation
Roofing contractor Jack Viera demonstrates installing three-tab asphalt roof shingles.
Asphalt Shingles: A Showcase of Roofing Styles, Colors and Options
Three-tab shingles have been around a long time and are still the most popular and economical roofing today.
Brick Chimney Repair
Bob meets with Ed and Lisa Zywusko, a husband-and-wife masonry team, and sees how they are going to refurbish the old brick chimney.
Building a Pitched Roof
Bob reviews the construction of the pitched roof, from the framing to the shingling.
Construction of the Roof Truss System
Bob explains the engineering and construction of the truss system supporting the roof of the accessible home.
Cutting and Laying Roof Rafters for the Vaulted Roof
Bob helps lay rafters and the ridge pole for the vaulted roof of the Lifespan House.
Factory-Made Flooring and Roofing Systems
Advice on the facotry-made foofing systems that can help you with your buliding your roof.

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