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Scissors on the Job Site

June 21, 2018

Cutting housewrap and underlayment with scissors, faster and safer than with a knife.
11 Father’s Day Stories for Contractors and Craftsmen

June 14, 2018

Here is a collection of memories about people who sparked a passion in others, a passion for building and craft. These are personal accounts about experiences and projects that were…
How to Make a Closed No-Cut Valley

June 5, 2018

Faster than and just as water-resistant as a closed-cut valley ... and it looks almost identical.
Anchor Shingle Design

May 31, 2018

This anchor won't hold a ship but it will hold viewers' attention.
Weaving a Vine Design into Sidewall Shingles

May 23, 2018

An eye-catching cedar shingle design may look complicated, but it's easy.
Put a Rainscreen Intake Vent Over Windows and Doors

May 18, 2018

Screen crimp, stapled around a rainscreen matrix, is easy to install and necessary to keep insects out.
Ice Barriers, Explained: What Materials Can You Use?

May 16, 2018

The code (IRC) lists two options for an Ice Barrier and others may be acceptable too.
Ice Barriers, Explained: Do You Need Them or Not?

May 16, 2018

The IRC has a table that lists whether or not an ice barrier is required. But not all roofing requires an ice barrier, even in ice dam territory.
Ice Barriers, Explained: How Far Up Roof Slope?

May 16, 2018

Three feet probably won't meet the code.
A Guide to Better Boot Flashings

May 11, 2018

Use a better plumbing vent pipe boot flashing to last the lifetime of a new roof.

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