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 ...
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over 9 years by pgriz
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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 ...
over 9 years by pgriz
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ice dams
If 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 ...
over 9 years by pgriz
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Metal roof & Skylights
The flashing system you use with skylights depends on which metal roofing system you use. Most (if not all) of the companies manufacturing metal r...
over 9 years by pgriz
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ice dams
The 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 ...
over 9 years by pgriz
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ice dams
99% 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...
over 9 years by pgriz
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Tar and Gravel Roof Replacement
It 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...
over 9 years by pgriz
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Tar and Gravel Roof Replacement
You should only consider materials that are specifically manufactured for low-slope roofing. There are metal profiles that meet this criteria, but...
over 9 years by pgriz
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Williamsburg style shed roof
Seems 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...
over 9 years by pgriz
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Soffit ventilation in an older house
The 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...
over 9 years by pgriz
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New House, roof nails or staples for shingles?
We'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 ...
over 9 years by pgriz
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Roof sheathing replacement?
The 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 ...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Metal Roof
It 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...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Roofing
That'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 - ...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Roofing
We'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...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Water leaking IN through my chimeny??
Several things may be happening. One, your chimney cap or sealant around the liner may have cracked, or the chimney flashing may have detached fro...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Installing Flashing in a roof valley
Your 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...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Snow Fence for Metal Roofing--your ideas pleeeze
We've used the products from Alpine with good results. (www.alpinesnowguards.com). Their snow-stoppers are made from aluminum in various profiles ...
almost 10 years by pgriz
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Leaking Roof.....
Rotted 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...
about 10 years by pgriz
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Metal roofing Versus Asphalt roofing
Tod Miller's Classic product is an excellent product. There are also many other choices available. Metal roofing can be expensive, but doesn't ha...
about 10 years by pgriz
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