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Anchor Shingle Design

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

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

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?

The IRC lists two options for an ice barrier, and others may be acceptable too
Is an Ice Barrier Necessary for My Roof?

An IRC table 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 the Roof Slope?

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

Use a better plumbing vent pipe boot flashing to last the lifetime of a new roof.
Better Boot Flashings Last Longer, Seal Better

If ordinary boot flashings are not durable, shouldn't we use better designed and manufactured ones?
Quick Fix for a Job-Site Tarp

Ripped out grommet on a tarp? Find a small stone and fix it.
Drip Cap Design and Installation

The lowly drip cap needs to be taken more seriously to prevent leaks and rot.

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