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A New Roof Over the Old One Online Membership Required

Cap a swaybacked roof with a layer of new rafters and foam by Pete Bennett

Slap-cap staplerOnline Membership Required

Stinger CH38 cap hammerby Mike Guertin

Roof sheathing: silver side down

Radiant-barrier sheathingby Andy Engel

Q & A: Roof venting

by Bruce Harley

Q & A: Does a roof always need to be vented?

by William B. Rose

Q & A: Ridge vent without soffit vent

by William B. Rose

Designing Roofs for Snow CountryOnline Membership Required

The right roof slope, materials and venting will lengthen the life of the roof and the structure under itby Henrik Bull

Q & A: Preventing ice dams in valleys

by Paul Fisette

Q & A: Venting a shed roof

by William B. Rose

Preventing Ice DamsOnline Membership Required

Proper insulation and roof ventilation can stop ice dams from forming, prevent damage and lower energy billsby Paul Fisette

Q & A: Venting a metal roof for a hot climate

by Peter L. Pfeiffer

Framing a Cold RoofOnline Membership Required

Preventing roof leaks caused by ice dammingby Steve Kearns

FlashingOnline Membership Required

Anticipate the flow of water to keep it outside your house, where it belongsby Bob Syvanen

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