Just two months ago we began the enormous task of recovering from record flooding and wind damage along the entire Atlantic seaboard caused by Hurricane Irene. On Saturday we were having a bit of déjà vu as a completely different kind of storm pummeled the Northeast. Though the circumstances were quite different, much of the damage to homes is the same. Among other things, falling trees have torn shingles off of roofs, cracked framing, and smashed windows.
If you need help figuring out how to put your house back together, take a look at this collection of how-to articles and videos:
REPAIRING ROOFING
How to repair a flashing boot in a roof:
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/13604/how-to-repair-a-roof-flashing-boot-in-a-flash
A Durable Roof-Valley Repair
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/durable-roof-valley-repair.aspx
Preparing the Valley of a Roof for Shingling
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/videos/index.aspx?id=60454&c=7&ac=fp
Nailing roof shingles in high-wind zones
10 Roof Goofs, and how to fix them
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/10-roof-goofs-how-to-fix-them.aspx
Will Your Next Asphalt Roof Last a Lifetime?
Installing Step Flashing
How to Solder Copper Flashing (video)
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/videos/index.aspx?id=106456&c=1
How to Make Step Flashing (FAST!) With a Plywood Brake (video)
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/videos/index.aspx?id=102820&c=1
How to Use a Sheet Metal Brake to Bend Flashing (video)
Emergency Flat Roof Repair:
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/tips/emergency-flat-roof-repair.aspx
How to Estimate Materials for Roofing Projects
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/estimating-shingles-for-roofing-projects.aspx
REPAIRING WINDOWS AND SIDING:
How to Install Leak-Free Windows (8-part video series)
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/window-flashing/
Repairing Damaged Siding (6-part video series):
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/how-to-repair-siding/
Making Common Siding Repairs (magazine article):
https://www.finehomebuilding.com/pages/Making-Common-Siding-Repairs.asp
Tape Housewrap Seams to Keep Water and Air Out (video)
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Wet snow and leaf-covered trees were a recipe for disaster this past weekend.
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Fallen trees and roof damage are common sights across the Northeast this week.
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Even the Fine Homebuilding offices have been affected by the storm.
