SLIDESHOW: Complete Guide to Roofs

From rafters to roof vents, and sheathing to shingles, this comprehensive collection of Fine Homebuilding articles, tips, material reviews, and videos covers everything you need to install or repair a roof right.

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A New Roof Over the Old One

Cap a swaybacked roof with a layer of new rafters and foam
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Hip-Roof Framing Made Easier
Hip-Roof Framing Made Easier
Measure from the rafter's bottom edge for exact layout Read more...

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Trimming the Roofline
Trimming the Roofline
Clean lines and durable details depend on careful framing and a systematic installation sequence Read more...

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Venting a Tricky Old Roof
Venting a Tricky Old Roof
Retrofitting undershingle intake and ridge vents helped to cool and dry this 120-year-old attic Read more...

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A Different Approach to Rafter Layout
A Different Approach to Rafter Layout
Measuring along the bottom of the rafters and using a site-built jig simplify the process Read more...

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Installing Step Flashing
Installing Step Flashing
The first rule of roof flashing is water runs downhill; the second rule is that the first rule isn't without exceptions Read more...

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5 Roofs That Will Last a Lifetime
5 Roofs That Will Last a Lifetime
These premium products offer time-tested longevity Read more...

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