Tree-Limb Truss
This 1920s honeymoon cottage situated in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., features a truss roof garnished with scribed tree branches.
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Roofing Gun
This lightweight, pneumatic roofing nailer is capable of driving ¾-in to 1¾-in coil roofing nails and has a depth adjustment wheel to dial in nailing depth on the various shingle types you're likely to encounter.
Flashing Boot Repair
Prolonged exposure to the sun and weather can compromise the rubber gasket on standard vent flashing. Use this to quickly and permanently fix failed seals or to help protect the gasket in new-construction applications.
Ladder Stand Off
Stability is key when working off a ladder or accessing the roof, and this lightweight aluminum stand-off makes any extension ladder safer and more comfortable to use.
