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tag: roofs

How to Stay Cool With a Metal Roof

ScottG, contributing writer | May 22nd, 2012

David Martin is thinking about a new roof, and he likes the idea of a standing-seam metal roof. The roofing is durable, recyclable and may actually cut his energy bill. Or will it?

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Chiroptophobics Beware

TheTimberTailor, member | April 26th, 20122 comments

Chiroptophobia is a fear of bats. While I'm not afraid of bats, this video is just the sort of thing that could push me over the edge into becoming chiroptophobic... so beware!

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Model and Measure: De-Mystifying Hip Roof Framing by Measuring in SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | March 27th, 2012

Measuring a modeled hip roof is a foolproof way to measure all the rafters for a complete hip roof. This third of 3 parts shows the process to obtain perfect measurements for rafter layout.

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A New Roof is an Opportunity to Add More Insulation

ScottG, contributing writer | March 20th, 2012

A homeowner in Baltimore needs to replace the built-up asphalt roof on his house, and wonders how to insulate it effectively at the same time

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Model & Measure: Hip Roof Framing De-Mystified by Modeling in SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | March 19th, 20122 comments

Modeling hip roof framing components in the digital realm is comparable in complexity to cutting hip rafters on a jobsite. In either case, an understanding of roof geometry along with a handful of helpful hints makes for satisfying results. This tutorial will help de-mystify the process for modeling rafters with SketchUp

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Protecting a SIPs Roof From Decay

ScottG, contributing writer | February 7th, 20122 comments

Structural insulated panels do an excellent job of keeping energy losses to a minimum, but they're also susceptible to moisture damage unless detailed correctly

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Editors Doing Actual Work!

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | January 20th, 20121 comment

We took on a little roof damage from the freak snowstorm last October, so we decided to re-roof our garage shop. Roof Services from Deer Park, NY sent a crew to strip the old roof, prep the deck, and install a new one. A video series on the project is featured on the Project House home page and also here: http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/video/replacing-roof-series-introduction.aspx

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Simplify Rafter-Pattern-Layout Math with Google SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | January 2nd, 2012

SketchUp can be a useful option for layout and planning for cutting rafters. Check out this process for doing the math and see if it fits into your "bag-o-tricks" for carpentry or design projects.

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Can an Unvented Cathedral Ceiling be Insulated with Dense-Pack Rock Wool?

ScottG, contributing writer | December 13th, 2011

A homeowner building a house in Massachusetts asks for advice on insulating a cathedral ceiling

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Improving Performance of a SIPs Roof

ScottG, contributing writer | November 14th, 2011

A layer of foam added to the outside of a structural insulated panel should reduce heat losses via thermal bridging. The question is whether the foam will increase the risk of decay in the oriented strand board skin of the panel

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After the Storm: Tales of Home Repair

ScottG, contributing writer | November 4th, 2011

Storm damage can range from broken rafters to smashed windows and shredded roof shingles. Repairs don't always go as smoothly as they should, and sometimes uncover shortcuts taken in the past

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Best Attic for Hot/Humid Climates

Matt Risinger, Blogger | October 31st, 2011

Most houses in Hot/Humid climates don't have basements so that means that most ductwork in Southern house runs through super hot attic spaces. In this video I'll show you a rather civilized attic space that really makes for a comfortable & efficient house!

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How to Remove a Damaged Roof Shingle

FHBdotcom, editor | August 29th, 20113 comments

BY STEPHEN HAZLETT Some roof repairs—nail pops, for example—require replacing single shingles. Removing the damaged shingle without damaging the surrounding shingles is the tricky part...

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

DanMorrison, Executive editor, Fine Homebuilding & Green Building Advisor | August 27th, 2011

We will make these free to all as soon as we can get in to our servers and move them over. In the meantime, if you really need the info, sign up for a free trial, download the information you need...

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Complete Guide to Roofs

FHBdotcom, editor | August 27th, 20111 comment

This top-20 list of articles and videos covers everything you need to know to build or repair a roof right.

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Patrick's Barn: Roof Framing

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | August 2nd, 20117 comments

Framing a steep roof is both tiring and a rush.

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Riding the Storm out

MarkAReed, member | July 20th, 2011

  A hot day in August….one Hell of a time to replace a leaky flat roof on a music store. The old commercial building was in really bad shape. The flat roof was rotten and had been leaking...

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Framing a dropped coffer ceiling

carpenter1138, member | July 17th, 2011

This will have a "suspended" or "droped" coffer that has the same curve as the barreled ceiling when completed. The ceiling above will be wood with rope lighting. More pictures to come!

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Getting the Details Right for an Unvented Roof

ScottG, contributing writer | May 24th, 2011

The roof is on, and insulation contractors are now advising Ted Storm on how much open-cell foam to spray on the back side of the roof deck. Three contractors suggest the same thing, but is their advice on the right track?

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Handmade Barrel Tile Set in Mortar

JWRoofing, member | May 4th, 2011

This house was built in the late 30's, and for the restoration, the homeowner, and designer wanted a traditional barrel tile set in mortar.  We used a custom color oxide which is not period...

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