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Roofing & SidingSeptember 02, 2011 | FridayFront porch restoration continues with the roof being replaced and new red cedar shingles being applied on the porch wall....
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Roofing & SidingSeptember 02, 2011 | FridayHomer Earl (from the Cedar Shake and Shingle Bureau) explains what makes a quality shingle. The group takes a look at Sikk...
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Roofing & SidingSeptember 02, 2011 | FridayThe seventh Elmwood neighborhood project house has rotting sidewall and old asphalt roof shingles in need of replacement.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 26, 2011 | FridayBob confers with contractor Arnold Johnson (from Crosswinds Enterprises), as he adds siding to the accessible home.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 26, 2011 | FridayRoofing contractor Jack Viera demonstrates installing three-tab asphalt roof shingles.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 26, 2011 | FridayBob explains the engineering and construction of the truss system supporting the roof of the accessible home.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 18, 2011 | ThursdayBob looks over the finishing touches, which have been put on the front porch. Also, Bob chats with the installers of the P...
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Roofing & SidingAugust 18, 2011 | ThursdayWork has begun on the exterior finish. Contractors are installing the cedar trim, casing, and grounds, and continue on to ...
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Roofing & SidingAugust 18, 2011 | ThursdayBob meets with the president of the Metal Roofing Alliance, who demonstrates the process of installing metal roofing panels.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 17, 2011 | WednesdayBob meets with building consultant Steven Easley to learn about Tyvek: what it is, how it works, and how to install it.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 17, 2011 | WednesdayBob meets with Brian Redding (from the APA) to learn more about roof framing techniques for resisting hurricanes and high ...
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Roofing & SidingAugust 17, 2011 | WednesdayBob helps lay rafters and the ridge pole for the vaulted roof of the Lifespan House.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 17, 2011 | WednesdayBob discusses the advantages of hazard-resistant building techniques, specifically sheathing the roof, with Bryan Readling...
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Roofing & SidingAugust 17, 2011 | WednesdayVolunteers are on-site at the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build in Yonkers, NY, working hard on the siding.
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Roofing & SidingAugust 17, 2011 | WednesdayCarpenter Bob Ryley demonstrates the installation of architectural-grade dimensional asphalt shingles.
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