Roofing
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Getting Roof Design Right
A trouble-free roof depends on climate-informed design strategies that ensure a roof's durability and longevity while it protects the structure below
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Getting Rid of Roof Penetrations
When making upgrades to your roof, seal up as many penetrations as possible to reduce the risk of water leaks
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Roof Protection for a Minisplit Outdoor Unit
How to build a small roof over your air-source heat pump unit
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Preventing Roof Algae
How to keep your asphalt shingle roof from being discolored by black streaks
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All About Roof Flashing
A small flashing error can lead to major roof rot—so get your flashing details right
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A Wind-Resistant Eave-Edge Roof Assembly is Put to the Test
A fallen tree provides an opportunity to see how well an eave-edge roof assembly designed for wind-resistance has held its bond over time
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Thinking Like a Roofer
Many buildings are still plagued by reverse laps and missing drainage pathways
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Choices for Roof Underlayment Continue to Expand
Synthetics are taking over, but the industry remains divided on a standard definition
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How to Choose a Metal Roof
If you want a roof that lasts for 50 years or more, metal is for you
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Saving Sustainably: Shingling the Roof
Interlocking aluminum roof shingles should keep out the weather and hold up to a saltwater environment
