Roofs

A peel-and-stick membrane under the flashing guarantees that the skylight won’t leak—everby Mike Guertin

by Ben Abrams

A proactive approach to flashing one of a roof's most vulnerable intersectionsby Mike Guertin

Flash roof penetrations with a soldered copper pan and sleeve for an elegant detail that lasts a lifetimeby Patrick Sheeley

by Joe Franko

Clean lines and durable details depend on careful framing and a systematic installation sequenceby John Spier

Locate the skylight's position, then mark and cut the opening in the roofby Mike Guertin

Proper flashing ensures a long life for the skylight and the roofby Mike Guertin

In this final step, Mike Guertin works his way from the top down to connect the tube and let the daylight inby Mike Guertin

Mike Guertin demonstrates his step-by-step process for bringing the sun's rays into a dark hallwayby Mike Guertin

Mike Guertin explains the ins and outs of how tubular skylights workby Mike Guertin

by Michael Chandler

If you start with a full-scale layout on the subfloor and plan for the finished details, the framing is relatively painlessby John Spier

The time to think about the energy impact of an addition is before demolition beginsby John Jennings

Solar panels aside, you can’t see the upgrades that make this downtown remodel so energy efficientby Richard Renner

Learn how planting a roof can help fight global warmingby Richard Renner

Here's how to make a clean, neat drip edge with intersecting anglesby Patrick Sheeley

Although a tricky process, this step-by-step video makes it look easyby Patrick Sheeley

Smart framing and layout make this job seem easyby Rick Arnold