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Editor's Notepad

After the Hurricane: How to Repair the Damage to Siding, Windows, and Roofing

Daniel Morrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor

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UPDATE (08/30/11): All articles in the links below have been made free. Plus, all the episodes from the video series on how to repair siding and install leak-free windows are now available for free in the above video player.

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It is a little late to talk about how to build hurricane-resistant houses -- that should be done long before a house needs to weather the big storm.

This is the time to talk about how to repair the damage recently caused by Hurricane Irene. Much of the damage will be to roofs, siding, and windows.

Here's a quick collection of roof, siding, and window repair information for all who find themselves needing to repair storm damage. We'll work on adding a basement collection in the near future.

If you have a story about how you're recovering from the storm, comment below. If you have other suggestions on repairing storm damage, comment below.

REPAIRING WINDOWS AND SIDING:

How to Install Leak-Free Windows (8-part video series)

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/window-flashing/

Repairing Damaged Siding (6-part video series):

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/how-to-repair-siding/

Making  Common Siding Repairs (magazine article):

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/Making-Common-Siding-Repairs.asp

Tape Housewrap Seams to Keep Water and Air Out (video)

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/12985/building-skills-tape-housewrap-seams-to-keep-water-and-air-out

REPAIRING ROOFING

How to repair a flashing boot in a roof:

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/13604/how-to-repair-a-roof-flashing-boot-in-a-flash

A Durable Roof-Valley Repair

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/durable-roof-valley-repair.aspx

Preparing the Valley of a Roof for Shingling

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/videos/index.aspx?id=60454&c=7&ac=fp

Nailing roof shingles in high-wind zones

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/qa/nailing-roof-shingles-in-high-wind-zones.aspx?nterms=63046,61632

10 Roof Goofs, and how to fix them

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/10-roof-goofs-how-to-fix-them.aspx

Will Your Next Asphalt Roof Last a Lifetime?

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/tool-guide/articles/will-your-next-asphalt-roof-last-a-lifetime.aspx?ac=ts&ra=fp

Installing Step Flashing

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/departments/building-skills/installing-step-and-corner-flashing-on-a-roof.aspx

How to Solder Copper Flashing (video)

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/videos/index.aspx?id=106456&c=1

How to Make Step Flashing (FAST!) With a Plywood Brake (video)

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/videos/index.aspx?id=102820&c=1

How to Use a Sheet Metal Brake to Bend Flashing (video)

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/video/using-a-sheet-brake-to-bend-and-cut-metal-for-flashing.aspx

Emergency Flat Roof Repair:

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/tips/emergency-flat-roof-repair.aspx

How to Estimate Materials for Roofing Projects

http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/estimating-shingles-for-roofing-projects.aspx

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