Roofs

When installed properly, this centuries-old roofing can last a lifetime by Patrick Sheeley

A professional roofer demonstrates ways to use a stationary brake by John Mahan

Slate-roofing contractor John Mahan demonstrates how he uses a portable brake to cut metal for drip-edge flashing   by John Mahan

In an old city neighborhood, a glass cupola delivers sunlight to showcase the interior of a dazzling new home by Tanis Shaw, Gene Shaw

A change in a ranch's ridgeline transforms a suburban house without disturbing the neighborhood by Frank Riepe

Orient the house and windows to ensure that all important spaces receive abundant, balanced light by Max Jacobson, Murray Silverstein, Barbara Winslow

Lay out the curved plates with a trammel, then use them as a bending form for laminated trim by Spencer Horn

A modest renovation transforms hodgepodge of revival styles into a coherent shingle-style design by John Ineson, Elizabeth Ineson

New options in glazing, sizes and flashing systems can have you scratching your head when trying to choose the right skylight by Roe A. Osborn

Letting ceiling joists cantilever beyond the walls makes this challenging roof detail stronger and easier to build by Scott McBride

Two methods used to frame wave-like dormers by James Docker

How one carpenter calculates the tough cuts by Don Dunkley

A technique for folding skylight flashing by David Marshall

by Mick Cappelletti