ROOF trouble
While technically the builder may be correct, I don't think that he's doing a very good job if there are leaks. For starters, assuming that he is ...
While technically the builder may be correct, I don't think that he's doing a very good job if there are leaks. For starters, assuming that he is ...
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ViewsWhile technically the builder may be correct, I don't think that he's doing a very good job if there are leaks. For starters, assuming that he is ...
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ViewsIf the only source of the heat creating the meltwater is the sun and none from the house, then the solution I proposed to you won't help. In that ...
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ViewsThe flashing system you use with skylights depends on which metal roofing system you use. Most (if not all) of the companies manufacturing metal r...
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ViewsThe 2" air gap may not be enough if you already have it and you are still getting ice damming. A 4" air gap would be much better. One way to get ...
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Views99% of time the ice dam means insufficient insulation and ventilation. If you want to stop heating the outdoors, with the heating cables and the he...
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ViewsIt is not clear to me if any of the panels you mention are specifically designed for low-slope application. If there's nothing from the manufactur...
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ViewsYou should only consider materials that are specifically manufactured for low-slope roofing. There are metal profiles that meet this criteria, but...
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ViewsSeems to me that metal flashings (either steel or aluminum) would do the job both for the intersections and the top. Know anyone who can bend meta...
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ViewsThe bad news is that any attempt to correct the problem you have is going to be expensive. There are many things we've learned to do while buildin...
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ViewsWe've done some tests to see things for ourselves. The test consisted of placing the fastener into 1/2 inch thick pine and then trying to pull it ...
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ViewsThe soft plywood and stained insulation are the sign of persistent moisture, either from a leak, or from condensation. The fact that it is dry at ...
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ViewsIt is true that metal roofing can be 2-4x that of composition shingles. But cost is not the only issue. We tell people that to get the best value...
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ViewsThat's right. The relation between pitch and slope factor is as follows: 2:12 - 1.01, 3:12 - 1.03, 4:12 - 1.05, 5:12 - 1.08, 6:12 - 1.12, 8:12 - ...
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ViewsWe'll assume the 30' are horizontal measures. 30 x 30 gives you 900 sq. ft., which you have to multiply by a slope factor to convert the area to s...
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ViewsSeveral things may be happening. One, your chimney cap or sealant around the liner may have cracked, or the chimney flashing may have detached fro...
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ViewsYour roofer will usually use a 24-inch wide pan folded in the middle. Some use a 36-inch wide sheet metal. However, it is prudent to have at leas...
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ViewsWe've used the products from Alpine with good results. (www.alpinesnowguards.com). Their snow-stoppers are made from aluminum in various profiles ...
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ViewsRotted wood would be a result of the problem, not the cause. If you have an attic space above the ceiling, it would be good to get in there and se...
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ViewsTod Miller's Classic product is an excellent product. There are also many other choices available. Metal roofing can be expensive, but doesn't ha...
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